Garage Manager

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Garage Manager for a prominent automotive business in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven leader to oversee daily operations within a busy garage, ensuring targets are met while maintaining high standards of customer service and operational quality. As the Garage Manager, you will lead a team to deliver excellent results and customer satisfaction.

Our client, an established Independent Specialist Group, offers a competitive salary of £42,000 per annum, complemented by monthly target-based bonuses. The role provides significant scope for career advancement within a rapidly expanding organisation that values its staff and encourages professional development. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Garage Manager to make a positive impact in a respected industry.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of £42,000 per year plus monthly bonuses
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing company
• Supportive team environment with professional development prospects
• Standard working hours Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:30pm, with a 30-minute break
• Located in Manchester, accessible and well-connected

Garage Manager Duties:

• Oversee daily operations of the branch to ensure financial and operational targets are met
• Support and lead a team of technicians, managing workloads and fostering team development
• Monitor and maintain high-quality customer service standards
• Manage customer interactions directly when required, providing face-to-face assistance
• Address operational challenges promptly, offering technical and problem-solving support
• Uphold health and safety standards and ensure compliance with company policies
• Drive branch profitability through strategic planning and operational management

Requirements:

• Proven experience managing a garage or relevant automotive environment
• Strong leadership abilities with a 'leader mentality'
• Technical background with a good understanding of automotive systems preferred
• Experience managing teams of 5-6 technicians
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills
• Ability to manage workloads effectively and meet targets
• Previous experience with an independent garage is desirable; dealership experience will also be considered

If you are a motivated and experienced automotive manager looking to excel as a Garage Manager within a reputable organisation, this role is ideal for you.

To explore this opportunity further or for information about other automotive management roles in Manchester, please contact Sam Tinkler, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Manchester and Greater Manchester, today to discover more about this fantastic Garage Manager opportunity.

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