Overview
Our client, a reputable independent service centre in Leighton Buzzard, is seeking an experienced Service Manager to oversee all workshop operations. This is a prime opportunity for a skilled professional to lead a busy team within a well-established business, delivering vehicle servicing, MOT testing, and repairs across all makes and models. The successful individual will be responsible for managing the workshop team, ensuring efficiency, and maintaining high customer satisfaction.
Benefits
* Salary in the range of £35,000 to £45,000
* Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm, with 1 in 2 Saturdays
* Autonomy to implement process improvements and develop the team
* Supportive and experienced management structure
* Stable, long‑standing local business with a loyal customer base
* Opportunities for career progression as a Service Manager
Duties
* Manage all aspects of workshop operations
* Lead, motivate, and develop technicians and front‑of‑house staff
* Oversee daily workflow, job allocation, and customer bookings
* Maintain quality control and ensure efficient turnaround times
* Manage productivity and deliver excellent customer service
* Uphold health and safety standards within the workshop environment
* Support training and continuous development of the team in the role of Service Manager
Requirements
* Proven experience as a Service Manager or Workshop Controller in a busy environment
* Strong leadership and team management skills
* Excellent organisational and time‑management abilities
* Confident communication skills with technicians and customers
* Hands‑on, commercially aware approach aligned with the responsibilities of a Service Manager
* Ability to perform effectively in a fast‑paced, independent garage setting
* Full UK driving licence
This position is ideal for a motivated Service Manager who enjoys autonomy and taking ownership of operational performance. If you are an experienced professional looking to make a tangible impact within a growing business, this is an excellent opportunity.
Contact Tom Thacker, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Leighton Buzzard and Bedfordshire, today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.
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