We are pleased to present an exciting opportunity for a Service Manager to join a well-established independent garage in Leighton Buzzard. Our client is seeking a highly experienced Service Manager to lead their busy workshop and drive continued success within their growing business. This role offers genuine autonomy, allowing the successful individual to shape department performance and foster team development. Benefits: Full autonomy to manage and develop the service department Stable, family-run business with a loyal customer base Diverse workload including retail vehicle servicing, internal preparation, and MOT testing Opportunity for long-term career progression and personal growth Supportive ownership committed to staff development Training and development opportunities to enhance professional skills Competitive salary package between £35,000 and £45,000 Working hours Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm, with 1 in 2 Saturdays Duties of a Service Manager: Full responsibility for managing workshop operations and workflow Leading, motivating, and developing technicians and front-of-house staff Managing job allocation, bookings, and workshop throughput to optimise productivity Ensuring high standards of service quality and customer satisfaction Maintaining effective communication between workshop and service reception Driving improvements in efficiency, profitability, and overall workshop performance Upholding high health and safety standards within the workshop environment Requirements: Proven experience as a Service Manager, Workshop Controller, or in a senior workshop role Strong background in a busy workshop environment, independent or franchise dealership experience preferred Exceptional leadership skills with a hands-on management style Confident in managing technicians, customer relationships, and high workload pressures Commercially aware with a focus on profitability and efficiency Excellent organisational and communication skills Ability to motivate and develop a team to meet and exceed performance targets This Service Manager role is ideal for a motivated individual seeking a role with genuine autonomy and the opportunity to influence workshop operations positively. If you are a proactive leader with a passion for delivering excellent customer service and operational efficiency, this opportunity is perfect for you. Contact Tom Thacker, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Leighton Buzzard and Bedfordshire, today to discover more about this fantastic Service Manager opportunity. Perfect Placement are the UK’s Leading Automotive Recruitment Agency so if you are looking for a Job get in touch today.