Centre Manager – Automotive Location: Sheffield Salary: Up to £38,000 Basic Bonus OTE £48,000 Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:30am – 5:00pm | 1 in 2 Saturdays: 8:30am – 4:00pm (Day off in the week when working Saturdays) Ref: 30499 We are currently recruiting for an experienced Centre Manager to join a successful and growing automotive fast-fit business in Sheffield. This is an excellent opportunity for a proven leader from an automotive, fast-fit, tyre, or service centre background to take full responsibility for a busy and high-performing site. You'll be responsible for driving sales, leading a successful team, delivering exceptional customer service, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the centre. What's on Offer for a Centre Manager? - Basic salary up to £38,000 - Bonus potential of up to £10,000 per year - Regular performance-related bonus opportunities - Fully funded IMI training and career development programmes - Staff discounts on servicing, tyres, and MOTs - Retail vouchers and employee perks - Life insurance and pension scheme - Eye care vouchers - Buy/Sell holiday scheme - Employee Assistance Programme - Long service recognition awards - Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits - Cycle to Work scheme - Charity Match programme - Centre of the Month incentives, including local go-karting experiences - Genuine career progression opportunities within a growing business The RoleAs Centre Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the site's performance, profitability, customer satisfaction, and team development. Centre Manager responsibilities include: - Leading and motivating a team of 12 employees, including 10 productive staff - Driving sales performance and maximising revenue opportunities - Managing the daily operation and running of the depot - Delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining high operational standards - Training, coaching, and developing team members to maximise performance - Maximising customer conversion rates through effective sales processes and call-back procedures - Managing stock control systems and ensuring stock accuracy - Ensuring all deliveries are checked, booked in, and stored correctly on the day of arrival - Maintaining the security of the site, stock, assets, customer information, and cash takings - Monitoring centre profitability and controlling operational costs - Ensuring equipment and machinery are maintained and serviced for safe operation - Maintaining full compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company procedures - Reviewing performance metrics and implementing continuous improvements Requirements - Previous experience as a Centre Manager, Branch Manager, Assistant Manager, or Workshop Manager within an automotive or fast-fit environment - Strong leadership and people management skills - Proven track record of driving sales and achieving targets - Good technical and mechanical knowledge - Commercial awareness and business acumen - Strong organisational and stock management skills - Excellent customer service and communication abilities - Ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious automotive manager looking to join a stable, successful business that rewards performance and invests heavily in its people. All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. Consultant: Jordan O'Connor - Octane Recruitment JOOJ Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with main dealerships, bodyshops, tyre management companies, parts distribution centres, independent garages, fleet operators, HGV companies, import centres and manufacturers across the UK. We recruit across the motor trade and related industries.