Service Manager

Perfect Placement

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a reputable franchise-approved car dealership near Trowbridge, for the position of Vehicle Service Manager. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to lead an aftersales team within a well-established dealership. The Vehicle Service Manager will oversee the delivery of high-quality customer service and ensure the efficient operation of the workshop, contributing to the dealership’s continued success.

Benefits of the Service Manager:
  • Negotiable basic salary depending on experience and current earnings
  • Performance-related bonus scheme with uncapped earning potential
  • Company car included
  • 30 days' annual leave including bank holidays
  • Workplace pension scheme
  • On-site parking
  • Health and wellbeing programme
  • Staff purchase discounts
  • Access to in-house training and development programmes
  • Excellent long-term career progression within a reputable local dealer group
Duties of the Service Manager:
  • Manage daily operations of the service department, ensuring high standards of customer satisfaction
  • Lead and support a team comprising Vehicle Technicians, Service Advisors, a Workshop Controller, and parts staff
  • Maximise workshop utilisation and profitability through efficient labour sales
  • Maintain strong customer relations and resolve any service issues promptly
  • Implement and uphold dealership policies to enhance customer experience and service standards
  • Support the training and development of team members
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies
  • Monitor and report on departmental performance to senior management
Requirements of the Service Manager:
  • Proven experience as a Service or Aftersales Manager within a medium to large franchise-approved dealership
  • Strong leadership and team management skills
  • Excellent communication and customer service abilities
  • IT literacy and familiarity with dealership management systems
  • Valid UK driving licence with minimal points
  • Live within a reasonable commute to Trowbridge
  • Ability to demonstrate drive, determination, and a proactive approach to improving customer satisfaction
Contact Hamish Lowrie, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Trowbridge and Wiltshire, today to discover more about this fantastic Service Manager opportunity.

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