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Vacancy - Service Manager - Reading
Our client one of the best employers in the motor industry is looking to recruit an experienced Service Manager at their
prestige franchised car dealership.
As part of the management team you will be responsible for the daily running of the workshop and will also be the first point of contact for customer technical issues.
As Automotive Service Manager you be responsible for:
- Managing workshop loading, ensuring accurate job allocation is of paramount importance for maximised efficiency, meeting quality targets and managing customer expectations.
- Lead the Service Technicians to ensure that commercial and operational requirements are considered at all times.
- The successful applicant will be responsible for managing a team of Technicians / Apprentices and experience of this is a pre-requisite for this demanding but rewarding role, where you must be able to demonstrate an understanding of service department KPI's.
You will need to have a passion to effectively manage workshop loading, efficiency, productivity and quality, whilst meeting customer expectations. Previous automotive workshop management experience is essential for this role.
About you:
- Our client values attitude over experience and offer a comprehensive training and support programme, as you progress through the accreditation programme.
- You will have the opportunity to grow through our clients leadership development programmes.
Benefits:
- 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays, with extra days for long service
- Complimentary hot and cold soft drinks
- Private Medical Insurance, with the option to add your loved ones
- Dedicated mental health champions
- Employee representative body - your voice at work
- Life Assurance
- Income Protection Insurance
- DC Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Program - support and advice on issues impacting your wellbeing
- Branded uniform
Basic - £40k
OTE - £60k
If this sounds like you we would love to hear from you, please apply with an up to date CV and we will be in touch to discuss your application further.
Who are you applying to?
The Solution Automotive Recruitment have been placing candidates into the UK Motor Trade since 1999. We have a fantastic relationship with all our clients and candidates across the country, many very long standing relationships. If you are skilled and experienced Automotive candidate, we want to hear from you and rest assured, you'll be dealing with a person, not just a consultant! Unfortunately due to the volume of applications we get, we can only respond to the candidates who match the criteria set for this vacancy. We will retain your CV on our database and make contact as and when suitable vacancies arise. We will NEVER send your CV anywhere without your permission.
Key positons; Sales Executive, Sales Manager, Business Manager, Service Advisor, Parts Advisor, Technician, Mechanic, Master Technician, Workshop Controller, Service Manager, After Sales Manager, Dealer Principal, General Manager