Centre Manager

Our client who is one of the UK’s fastest growing fast-fit automotive business, are currently looking for a Centre Manager based at their retail centre in Penrith.

As a Centre Manager you would be responsible for the day-to-day running of the centre, managing and motivating the centre & workshop teams, driving sales performance and ensuring customers receive a high standard of service.

To be applicable for this role you must have experience managing people and have a strong background within the Automotive industry.

Location:

Penrith

Shift and schedule: 08:30 - 17.30 Monday to Friday;
Saturdays 08:30 – 16:00 on a rota with a day off in the week.

Fixed Term Contract - 12 months

• 32 days holiday including Bank Holidays
• Access to fully funded, industry-standard IMI upskilling courses. Extensive on-going training programmes
• Career development: training and company growth to boost career progression
• Staff discounts on servicing, tyres, and MOTs
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistant Program
• Long service recognition, enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Retail vouchers, eye care vouchers, buy/sell holidays, flu jab, cycle to work scheme, Company events

• Manage and motivate the centre and workshop teams and drive sales performance
• Run the day-to-day operation of the centre
• Maximise customer conversion and ensure strong customer service
• Manage stock control, deliveries, branch assets and takings
• Ensure workshop equipment and machinery are properly maintained
• Maintain Health & Safety and operational standards
• Coach and train team members where required

• Valid UK driving licence – Essential
• Previous Centre Manager / Assistant Centre Manager experience within automotive, tyres, fast-fit or a similar environment
• Strong commercial and sales background
• Good automotive and mechanical knowledge
• Understanding of relevant Health & Safety requirements
• Strong customer-service and account-management skills

They have over 180 centres within the UK and are actively growing, they are known for their strong national presence, modern service centres and commitment to customer care. They are looking to have over 300 centres within the next 3 years.

They offer a wide range of services including tyres, MOTs, servicing and repairs, supported by their ongoing large investment in training, technology and centre development.