Branch Manager
We're looking for an experienced garage professional to take full operational control of Jock Sergison's - a trusted, independent garage serving Doncaster since 1974.
This isn't a supervisory role. You'll be the single point of accountability for the business day-to-day. The owner steps back. You step up.
The Role
You'll take complete ownership of:
· Daily operations - Opening, closing, and everything in between
· Workshop management - Capacity, scheduling, job prioritisation
· Team leadership - Rotas, performance, development
· Business performance - Revenue, invoicing, cash handling
· Compliance - MOT/DVSA, H&S, equipment checks
· Customer experience - Standards, complaints, reputation
This is a player-manager role. You'll run the office when needed and get your hands dirty in the workshop when cover is required. No ivory towers here.
What You'll Need
Essential:
· Qualified mechanic and MOT tester
· Proven garage or workshop management experience
· Strong IT skills - confident with garage management systems, email, Word, Excel
· Commercial awareness - you understand what makes a garage profitable
· Leadership ability - you can manage a team and hold standards
· Customer focus - calm under pressure, professional with complaints
Desirable:
· Experience with Auto In Touch or similar systems
· Knowledge of trade accounts and fleet work
· Experience managing apprentices
What We Offer
· £40,000 basic salary
· Profit share bonus - your success = your reward
· Monday to Friday - 8:30am to 5:00pm (no weekends)
· 20 days holiday + bank holidays
· Pension scheme
· Autonomy - real decision-making authority, not micromanagement
· Legacy - the chance to lead a 50-year-old family business into its next chapter
About Jock Sergison's
Established in 1974, we've built our reputation on honest, reliable service at fair prices. Generations of Doncaster families have trusted us with their vehicles. We're members of the Good Garage Scheme.
We're not a faceless franchise. We're a proper local garage with a team that takes pride in their work. The right Branch Manager will protect that reputation and build on it.
Under current ownership, the business is being actively invested in and modernised.
We have secured a new full-height industrial unit, due to be operational by January 2026, which will include:
* Four 2-post ramps
* A dedicated diagnostic area
In addition, a brand new one-man ATL MOT bay is being installed, with works starting February 2026 and completion expected by March 2026
This investment supports a move toward higher standards, stronger systems and a more structured operation — led day-to-day by the Branch Manager.
The Interview Process
We take this hire seriously. Our process:
* Stage 1: Operational leadership assessment and role fit discussion
* Stage 2: Panel interview where you'll present your 90-day plan and long-term vision
We want someone who's thought about what they'd actually do - not just someone who interviews well.
How to Apply
Send your CV and a brief cover letter explaining why this role interests you to:
Email:
Subject: Branch Manager Application - [Your Name]
Or email to arrange an informal chat.
Jock Sergison's Garage
Nelson Street, Hyde Park Industrial Estate, Doncaster, DN4 5AB
No agencies please.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* Profit sharing
Work Location: In person