Centre Manager – Automotive
Location: Okehampton
Salary: Up to £36,000 basic + £10,000 bonus
Working Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:30am – 5:00pm, 1 in 2 Saturdays: 8:30am – 4:00pm, Day off in the week when working Saturdays
Job Reference: 30446
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Centre Manager to join a well-established automotive fast‑fit business in the Okehampton area. This is an excellent opportunity for a proven leader from a fast‑fit / automotive service background to take full responsibility for a busy, high‑performing site.
What’s on Offer
* Competitive basic salary up to £45,000
* Bonus potential up to £10,000
* Stable, well‑established business
* Opportunity to lead a busy and successful site
* Career progression opportunities
The Role
As Centre Manager, you will be responsible for the overall performance of the site, ensuring exceptional customer service, strong financial results, and smooth day‑to‑day operations. You’ll lead a team of 12 staff (10 productive), driving both performance and engagement.
Key responsibilities
* Managing the daily operations of the centre to achieve business targets
* Delivering outstanding customer service and maintaining high standards
* Leading, motivating, and developing a team of technicians and front‑of‑house staff
* Driving sales performance and maximising revenue opportunities
* Ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety regulations
* Managing stock control, costs, and overall centre profitability
* Monitoring performance and implementing improvements where needed
This aligns with the core focus of the role around customer excellence, financial performance, operational control, and people management.
Requirements
* Previous experience as a Centre Manager / Assistant Manager within a fast‑fit or automotive environment
* Strong leadership and team management skills
* Proven track record in a sales‑driven environment
* Good technical/mechanical understanding
* Commercial awareness with the ability to drive performance
* Excellent customer service and communication skills
All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.
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