Service Manager

SERVICE MANAGER - MAIN DEALERSHIP CANTERBURY

£57,000 BASIC + £75,000 OTE COMPANY CAR MONDAY-FRIDAY

Are you an experienced Service Manager looking for your next career move?

Would you like the opportunity to join a high-performing main dealership representing a leading automotive brand, with an excellent package, fantastic company benefits and genuine career progression?

If so, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

THE ROLE

We are looking for an experienced Service Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day running and performance of a busy service department.

You'll lead from the front, manage and develop your team, drive departmental performance and ensure every customer receives an outstanding experience.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Service Manager who wants to join a professional and successful dealership.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage the service department on a daily basis.
• Manage, motivate and develop the service team.
• Drive customer satisfaction, retention and overall customer experience.
• Monitor and improve departmental KPIs and profitability.
• Maximise workshop efficiency, productivity and utilisation.
• Ensure high standards of quality, compliance and manufacturer processes.
• Coach and support your team to achieve individual and departmental targets.
• Deal confidently with customer escalations and ensure issues are resolved professionally.
• Work closely with the wider dealership management team to drive overall business performance.

ABOUT YOU

• We're looking for an experienced automotive professional who can demonstrate:
• Previous experience as a Service Manager within a franchised/main dealership.
• Strong knowledge of service and workshop operations.
• Proven leadership and people-management skills.
• A strong understanding of departmental KPIs and commercial performance.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• The confidence to lead, motivate and develop a team.
• A professional, driven and commercially aware approach.
• A genuine passion for the motor industry.

PACKAGE & COMPANY BENEFITS

• £57,000 Basic Salary
• £75,000 OTE
• Company Car
• Bonus Scheme
• 32 Days Annual Holiday - including 8 bank holidays
• Welcome Pack & Company Induction
• Company Uniform
• Discounted Servicing & Parts Across the Group
• Company Pension
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Annual Staff Social Events
• Excellent Career Progression
• Leading Automotive Brand
• Monday-Friday Working

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established automotive group, offering a fantastic benefits package and the opportunity to build a long-term career.

Interested?

For more information or a confidential conversation about the role, please get in touch today.

APPLY TODAY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP IN YOUR CAREER!

If you're looking for a fresh challenge in an exciting dealership, this is your chance to shine!

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