Vertu Motors plc
Service Manager
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Vertu Land Rover Nelson
Following a £3.6 million investment and state-of-the-art redevelopment, Vertu Land Rover Nelson has entered an exciting new chapter. Land Rover is one of the world’s most iconic automotive brands, with a heritage dating back to 1948 and a reputation built on capability, adventure, luxury, and innovation. With premium facilities, cutting-edge technology, a talented team, and ambitious growth plans, we're looking for an exceptional Service Manager to lead our aftersales department and drive the business to even greater success.
£50,000 Basic Salary | £70,000 OTE | Outstanding Benefits Package
This role is predominantly Monday to Friday, although occasional weekend working may be required to support business needs and ensure operational excellence.
Your Opportunity
As Service Manager, you'll be responsible for leading a busy, high-performing Service Department with significant opportunity for future growth.
You'll inspire your team to deliver outstanding customer service while driving operational excellence, profitability, and performance.
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Key Responsibilities Include
- Delivering exceptional customer satisfaction and loyalty
- Driving departmental performance, productivity, and profitability
- Leading, coaching, and developing a high-performing team
- Managing operational processes to maximize efficiency
- Maintaining manufacturer and group standards
- Ensuring a safe, compliant, and positive working environment
- Controlling costs whilst maintaining excellent levels of service
Who We're Looking For
We're looking for a proven automotive leader with Service Manager experience gained within a busy franchised dealership environment.
To Succeed In This Role, You'll Be
- A confident and inspirational people leader
- Commercially focused with a strong understanding of departmental profitability
- Passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences
- Highly organised and capable of managing a complex operation
- Driven by success and continuous improvement
Most importantly, you'll have a track record of achieving outstanding results whilst developing engaged, high-performing teams.
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What You Can Look Forward To
We invest in our people more than any other UK motor retailer. When you join us, you’ll have access to continuous development and a wide range of benefits, including:
- 25 days’ holiday rising with service + bank holidays
- Access to an online rewards platform offering cashback and retail discounts
- Preferential service rates
- Colleague vehicle purchase scheme
- Share Incentive Scheme
- Pension
- Enhanced maternity & paternity packages
If your application is successful, we’ll carry out routine employment checks before you start, which may include verifying employment history, address, credit history, criminal record, and driving licence checks.
This is more than a Service Manager role. It's an opportunity to make your mark within one of the UK's largest automotive retailers and a prestigious manufacturer network synonymous with luxury, performance, innovation, and exceptional customer experiences.
Closing Date for applications will be Monday 24th August
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