Assistant Manager

Due to continued expansion, we are now recruiting for an Assistant Retail Manager for our centre in Antrim.

Location:

Antrim Job Type: Full time, permanent. In-person. Benefits:
Company events, Company pension, Employee discount, Employee mentoring programme, Free, on-site parking, Store discount, Bonus scheme

Essential Criteria :
Previous centre management / assistant manager experience Strong leadership and organisational skills with the ability to develop and motivate staff Knowledge of tyre fitting, balancing, alignment, and basic vehicle maintenance Outstanding customer service skills Experience using point-of-sale systems, stock management software, and basic office applications Ability to assist in preparation and management of budgets, control costs, and ensure business opportunities.

Desirable Criteria:
Full licence Comprehensive understanding of tyre types, fitting procedures, wheel alignment, balancing, and puncture repairs. Prior experience in tyre or auto service centre

Experience with online booking portals

Description:

Duties Include:

Daily running of the Centre including development, growth, compliance, breakdowns, deliveries, customer service and achievement of KPIs Establish and define strategic objectives by gathering pertinent business, financial, service and operations information; identifying and evaluating outcomes and best practice Maximise revenue and accomplish financial objectives through effective cost control; scheduling expenditures and corrective actions Commit to high customer care standards; maintain quality assured customer service standards and satisfaction, analyse and resolve customer service issues, identify trends and recommend system improvements to exceed customer service Manage the performance and development of the Centre team through organising workload, delegating tasks, inspections, professional development, mentoring, coaching and training Contribute to Centre team effort, assisting staff by performing the tasks with them, testing, checking, replacing and repairing tyres and automotive parts;

balancing and re-aligning wheels to accomplish results Ensure the personal growth and results of Centre team through effective communication of job expectations, planning, monitoring and appraising job results Maintain and check stock and the operation of equipment and vehicles, identify, evaluate and organise repairs of worn and faulty components, source new innovations, methods and techniques to add value to the Centre Maintain the cleanliness of the Centre, workshop, reception and Company vehicles;

ensure all staff have a high standard of appearance and uniform Develop technical knowledge by attending training, reviewing relevant publications and establishing personal networks Liaise with the other Centre Managers and ensure sound communication to drive Company objectives Nurture communication within the Centre team through frequent team meetings, with agreed agendas and toolbox talks and formal monthly meetings Understand and adhere to Company policies and procedures to ensure a safe, secure and legal work environment Adhere to all rules and regulations including Health and Safety obligations, requirements and the reporting of accidents Undertake any other reasonable duties as shall from time to time be required by the Company within the competency of the role and post holder We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

We aim to provide equality of opportunity to all persons regardless of their religious belief; political opinion; sex; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment. We monitor the community background and sex of our job applicants and employees in order to comply with our duties under the Fair Employment & Treatment (NI) Order 1998.

After submitting your application, please to contact to complete a monitoring form. You are not obliged to answer these questions and you will not suffer any penalty if you choose not to do so. Benefits:
Company Events Pension Bonus Employee Discount Employee Mentoring Scheme