Octane Recruitment
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Assistant Centre Manager
Our client, one of the UK's fastest-growing fast-fit automotive businesses, is currently looking for an Assistant Centre Manager based at their retail centre in Banbury.
About the Role
As an Assistant Centre Manager, you will work closely with the Centre Manager to manage daily operations, optimise workflow, support the workshop team, and ensure the centre meets its commercial, customer service, and compliance targets. To be applicable for this role, you must have a background within the Automotive industry. They are happy to consider people who are already Assistant Centre Manager, or someone who is ready for their first step into management.
Location
- Banbury
Pay/Salary
- Basic: £33,000 - £36,000
- OTE: Approx. £6,000 per annum, based on KPIs
Shift and Schedule
- 08:30 to 17:30 Monday to Friday
- Saturdays 08:30 - 16:00 on a rota with a day off in the week
Benefits
- 32 days holiday including Bank Holidays
- Performance-based bonus scheme with an approximate OTE of £6,000 per annum
- Access to fully funded, industry-standard IMI upskilling courses
- 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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Assistant Centre Manager Responsibilities
- Support the Centre Manager with the day-to-day running of the centre
- Coordinate workshop staff and manage daily work routines to ensure an efficient workflow
- Maintain strict control over stock and inventory values
- Guide, coach, and mentor workshop mechanics to help achieve customer satisfaction and business targets
- Step into the workshop and physically assist technicians with mechanical issues when required
- Support the achievement of commercial sales KPIs and overall centre performance
- Handle customer enquiries and use commercial awareness to identify opportunities to grow the business
- Develop and support local customer accounts
- Ensure strict workshop compliance and high operational standards are maintained
To be an Assistant Centre Manager you will need:
- Full clean UK driving licence, held for at least 6 months (Essential)
- Experience within a technical or mechanical working environment
- Strong automotive product knowledge
- Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organisational and commercial awareness skills
- A hands-on approach and willingness to support the workshop team when required
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About 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 Centre Manager, Workshop Manager, Assistant Workshop Manager, Workshop Controller, Service Manager, or Automotive Workshop Manager roles, then please get in touch.
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