Centre Manager

Description:

Centre Manager – Automotive
Location: Colchester
Salary: Up to £40,000 basic + £12,000 bonus
Working Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:30am – 5:00pm, 1 in 2 Saturdays: 8:30am – 4:00pm, Day off in the week when working Saturdays
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A busy automotive centre in Colchester is seeking an experienced Centre Manager to lead the team, drive performance and maintain exceptional customer standards. This is a great opportunity for a commercially minded Centre Manager who enjoys taking ownership of a fast‑paced operation.

Benefits
Regular bonus opportunities
Fully funded IMI training & development
Staff discounts on servicing, tyres and MOTs
Retail vouchers & finder’s fee
Life insurance & pension scheme
Eye care vouchers
Buy/Sell holiday scheme
Flu jab
Employee Assistance Programme
Long‑service recognition
Enhanced maternity & paternity
Cycle to Work scheme
Charity match scheme
Employee of the Month (£50 voucher)
Centre of the Month (go‑karting prize)
The Role – Centre Manager
As the Centre Manager, you will be responsible for delivering business objectives through effective leadership, operational control and customer excellence. The Centre Manager will oversee daily operations, motivate the team, manage stock, maintain centre standards and ensure all Health & Safety requirements are met.

Key Responsibilities
Lead, motivate and coach the team
Drive sales performance and customer conversion
Manage the daily running of the centre
Maintain security of stock, assets and customer information
Ensure accurate stock control and audit readiness
Oversee equipment maintenance and safe operation
Ensure timely booking and storage of stock deliveries
Deliver outstanding customer service and uphold the customer journey
Support marketing activity to maximise local awareness
Apply company policies effectively to achieve business targets
About You
The ideal Centre Manager will bring:

Proven success as a Centre Manager or Assistant Centre Manager within a fast-fit or automotive environment
Strong leadership and team management skills
Proven track record in a sales-driven environment
Good technical/mechanical understanding
Commercial awareness with the ability to drive performance
Excellent customer service and communication skills
Full UK driving licenceAll applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality
LBOJ

Consultant: Kalum Green 

Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with main dealerships, bodyshops, tyre management companies, parts distribution centres, independent garages, fleet operators, HGV companies, import centres and manufacturers across the UK. We recruit across the motor trade and related industries