Assistant Manager; Technical

Halfords Lancashire, England, United Kingdom

Ready for the next step in management with the UK’s largest automotive service, maintenance and repair business. We offer great career opportunities, benefits, and an uncapped bonus scheme.

As an Assistant Manager, you’ll work alongside the Centre Manager to provide productive management and leadership, driving profitability with a firm focus on the customer journey. You will split your time between the workshop, working alongside technicians, and assisting the Centre Manager with daily sales and customer service.

• £33,000 to £35,000 per annum
• Average uncapped bonus of £7,100 per year (with potential to earn more)
• 5 days a week (this centre is closed on a Sunday)
• 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 everything from 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
• Join the Share Save scheme with a 20% discount on shares
• Health Cash Plan – to access wellbeing services and claim back healthcare costs
• Pension Scheme & Life Assurance
• Access to hybrid training plus the 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 in the moment
• 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 of maintaining compliance with Health & Safety standards
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• IT proficient, with the ability and willingness to learn in-house systems
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Full, valid driving licence

National Tyres and Autocare is part of the Halfords family. We’re in an exciting chapter – rapidly growing our business with a focus on motoring services and electric mobility. Join us and be part of our success story in getting the nation safely back on the move.

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

Not sure you meet all the criteria? We'd encourage you to take the wheel and apply anyway!