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Service Manager

Job Posted: 11 days ago

Salary: £ 45,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Leighton Buzzard

Expire in: 16 days

Job Description

Our client, a reputable independent service centre in Leighton Buzzard, is seeking an experienced Service Manager to oversee all workshop operations. 

This is a prime opportunity for a skilled professional to lead a busy team within a well-established business, delivering vehicle servicing, MOT testing, and repairs across all makes and models. The successful individual will be responsible for managing the workshop team, ensuring efficiency, and maintaining high customer satisfaction.

Benefits:

Salary in the range of £35,000 to £45,000
Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm, with 1 in 2 Saturdays
Autonomy to implement process improvements and develop the team
Supportive and experienced management structure
Stable, long-standing local business with a loyal customer base
Opportunities for career progression as a Service ManagerDuties:

Manage all aspects of workshop operations
Lead, motivate, and develop technicians and front-of-house staff
Oversee daily workflow, job allocation, and customer bookings
Maintain quality control and ensure efficient turnaround times
Manage productivity and deliver excellent customer service
Uphold health and safety standards within the workshop environment
Support training and continuous development of the team in the role of Service ManagerRequirements:

Proven experience as a Service Manager or Workshop Controller in a busy environment
Strong leadership and team management skills
Excellent organisational and time management abilities
Confident communication skills with technicians and customers
Hands-on, commercially aware approach aligned with the responsibilities of a Service Manager
Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, independent garage setting
Full UK driving licenceThis position is ideal for a motivated Service Manager who enjoys autonomy and taking ownership of operational performance. If you are an experienced professional looking to make a tangible impact within a growing business, this is an excellent opportunity.

Contact Tom Thacker, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Leighton Buzzard and Bedfordshire, today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity

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