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Assistant Manager

Halfords
Retail
Retail
£30,639 - £45,422/Year
Full-time
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Description

Location
London

Hours
5 days a week

Salary
On-target earnings up to £45,422 comprising a base salary of £30,639 - £36,322 plus an uncapped monthly bonus scheme with average additional earnings of £9,100 per year

About the Role
Ready for the next step in management with the UK’s largest automotive service, maintenance and repair business? We offer great career opportunities, benefits, and an uncapped bonus scheme! As an Assistant Manager, you’ll work alongside the Centre Manager to provide productive management and leadership, driving profitability with a firm focus on the customer journey. You will divide your time between the workshop, working alongside technicians, and assisting the Centre Manager with daily sales and customer service. If you have the desire to help drive business performance, are passionate about customer experience, and are looking for a long-term career with excellent progression and training schemes, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Don’t delay, apply today!

Benefits
5.6 weeks’ annual leave
Up to 50% off garage bills in our Autocentres and 25% off most Halfords products in our retail stores
Discounts on 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
Access to hybrid training plus ATA & MOT Tester Qualifications
Earn extra with our refer a friend scheme – T&C’s apply

Requirements

Experience
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
Experience of maintaining compliance with Health & Safety standards

About you
Passionate about customer experience and business performance
Ability to bring your own set of tools and put them to great use in a busy, well-equipped workshop
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

Qualifications
Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance (or equivalent experience) preferred

Benefits
Referral programme, Annual leave, Employee discount, Company pension, Cycle to work scheme
Expiry date: 21/10/2026
Assistant Manager
Company:
Halfords
Salary:
£30,639 - £45,422/Year
Job Type:
Full-time
Location:
London