Service Manager

Vehicle Service Manager Role at Leading Gloucester Dealership

Our client, a reputable multi-franchise-approved car dealer group operating since 1994, is seeking a dedicated Vehicle Service Manager to join their Gloucester dealership.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced automotive professional to lead a team and contribute to a customer-focused service operation.

Benefits:

Up to £40,000 per annum base salary, negotiable based on experience
Uncapped performance-related bonus, with earning potential exceeding £50,000 annually
31 days annual leave, increasing with service
Personal company car
Full manufacturer-approved training programme
Company pension scheme
Healthcare provisions, including staff discounts, online retail benefits, discounted gym memberships, free MOTs, and 50% off services

Career development opportunities within a business recognised as a ‘Best Company to Work For’ by the Sunday Times

Working hours:

8:00am-6:00pm Monday to Friday, plus 1 in 2 Saturdays (8:30am-12:30pm)
Duties:

Lead and manage a team comprising 4 Vehicle Technicians, 2 Service Advisors, and 2 Apprentices
Oversee daily workshop operations, ensuring maximum utilisation of workshop facilities
Maintain high standards of customer service, ensuring customer satisfaction
Support and develop staff to optimise team performance
Ensure adherence to company policies, health and safety standards, and statutory requirements
Drive profitable sales of labour and workshop services
Monitor and improve workshop efficiency and workflow
Support the business in building and maintaining strong customer relationships
Participate in continual process improvements to enhance service delivery

Requirements:

Proven experience as a Service Manager or Aftersales Manager within a franchise-approved dealership
Supervisory or assistant management experience within a small to medium dealership considered
Strong leadership and team management skills
Excellent customer service skills
IT literacy and familiarity with dealership management systems
Valid UK driving license with minimal points
Ability to work effectively under pressure and lead a team towards operational excellence
Reside within a reasonable commuting distance of Gloucester This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated Vehicle Service Manager seeking career progression within a highly regarded automotive business.

Contact Josh Buck, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Gloucester and Gloucestershire, today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.

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