Assistant Manager

Apply now Job no: 564559 Work type: Full time Site: Weston Super Mare Categories: Mechanic, Autocentre Management Location: Somerset Salary: £35,000 per annum + bonus Business Area: Autocentres This is a really exciting time to join our Halfords Garage Services team. You will be working at one of our new Fusion centres; it will be upgraded with the latest facilities to lead the way in providing a first-class customer experience and a great working environment, where you’ll play a pivotal role in driving the centres success . As an Assistant Manager, you’ll work alongside the Centre Manager to provide productive management and leadership, driving profitability, with firm focus on the customers journey. You will have had previous hands‑on experience as a mechanic or management experience in a similar environment as you will be dividing your time between the workshop, working alongside the technicians, and assisting the Centre Manager with daily sales and customer service. £35,000 per annum Average uncapped bonus of £7,100 per year (with potential to earn more) 5 days a week Earn extra with our refer a friend scheme – T&C’s Apply. Benefits Include: 5.6 weeks’ annual leave Up to 50% off garage bills in our Autocentres and 25% off most 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 You will be given every opportunity to progress your career at Halfords. This includes access to hybrid training plus the ATA & MOT Tester Qualifications too. What we’re looking for: 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 We're an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family. #J-18808-Ljbffr