Assistant Manager

As an Assistant Manager you will work alongside the Centre Manager to provide productive management and leadership, driving profitability while focusing on the customer journey. You will spend time in the workshop with technicians and assist the Centre Manager with daily sales and customer service.

• Base salary of £34,000
• Uncapped monthly bonus scheme with average additional earnings of £7,400 per year.
• 5 days a week.
• Earn extra with our refer a friend scheme – T&C’s Apply.

• 5.6 weeks’ annual leave
• Up to 50% off garage bills in our Autocentres and 25% off most of our Halfords products in our retail stores
• Discounts on groceries, shopping, insurance, days out, restaurants and more
• Family & Friends Discount Events
• Opportunity to buy a Trade Price Bike & enrol in the Cycle to Work Scheme
• Financial planning support via Wagestream – access up to 30% of your salary in advance
• GP Access, 364 days a year, 24 hours a day
• Share save scheme with a 20% discount on shares
• Health Cash Plan – access wellbeing services and claim back healthcare costs
• Pension Scheme & Life Assurance
• Access to hybrid training, ATA & MOT Tester Qualifications.

• Proven ability to deliver high levels of customer satisfaction through effective management and leadership
• Experience in coaching, training, and developing colleagues on the spot
• Strong technical/mechanical knowledge, ideally supported by a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance (or equivalent experience)
• Solid understanding of workshop operations, diagnostics, and vehicle maintenance processes
• Bring your own set of tools and put them to great use in a busy, well-equipped workshop
• Experience maintaining compliance with Health & Safety standards
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• IT proficiency, with the ability and willingness to learn in-house systems
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Full, valid driving licence

Halfords is the UK’s largest vehicle service, maintenance and repair business.

We’re an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family.