Octane Recruitment
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Centre Manager - Penrith
Our client, one of the UK's fastest-growing fast-fit automotive businesses, is currently looking for a Centre Manager based at their retail centre in Penrith.
As a Centre Manager
You would be responsible for the day-to-day running of the centre, managing and motivating the centre and workshop teams, driving sales performance, and ensuring customers receive a high standard of service.
Requirements
To be applicable for this role, you must have experience managing people and have a strong background within the Automotive industry.
Location
Penrith
Pay / Salary
£32,000 - £36,000, dependent on experience
OTE
Uncapped (realistic £10,000)
Shift and Schedule
08:30 - 17.30 Monday to Friday; Saturdays 08:30 - 16:00 on a rota with a day off in the week.
Fixed Term Contract - 12 months
Benefits
- 32 days holiday including Bank Holidays
- Uncapped Bonus scheme - OTE £10,000
- Access to fully funded, industry-standard IMI upskilling courses
- Extensive ongoing training programs
- Career development: training and company growth to boost career progression
- Staff discounts on servicing, tyres, and MOTs
- Life Insurance
- Pension scheme
- Employee Assistant Program
- Long service recognition, enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Retail vouchers, eye care vouchers, buy/sell holidays, flu jab, cycle to work scheme, Company events
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Centre Manager Responsibilities
- Manage and motivate the centre and workshop teams and drive sales performance
- Run the day-to-day operation of the centre
- Maximise customer conversion and ensure strong customer service
- Manage stock control, deliveries, branch assets, and takings
- Ensure workshop equipment and machinery are properly maintained
- Maintain Health & Safety and operational standards
- Coach and train team members where required
To be a Centre Manager you will need:
- Valid UK driving licence (Essential)
- Previous Centre Manager / Assistant Centre Manager experience within automotive, tyres, fast-fit, or a similar environment
- Strong commercial and sales background
- Good automotive and mechanical knowledge
- Team-management experience
- Understanding of relevant Health & Safety requirements
- Strong customer-service and account-management skills
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Our Client
They have over 180 centres within the UK and are actively growing. They are known for their strong national presence, modern service centres, and commitment to customer care. They are looking to have over 300 centres within the next 3 years. They offer a wide range of services including tyres, MOTs, servicing, and repairs, supported by their ongoing large investment in training, technology, and centre development.
Octane Recruitment
If you would like to know more and be considered for the role, or simply want a Job Pack with more details, please apply. Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with a variety of businesses across the sector.
If you would like to know more about these vacancies or any similar vacancies such as Assistant Workshop Manager, Workshop Controller, Service Manager, or Workshop Manager roles, then please get in touch.
Reference: RPOALL
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