Assistant Manager – Automotive Service Centre

About the role

Join the Halfords Garage Services team as an Assistant Manager at a new Fusion centre in Northwich. You will work alongside the Centre Manager to drive profitability, enhance the customer journey, and support a modern, high‑performance workshop environment.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Centre Manager with daily sales, customer service and operational targets.
• Spend time on the workshop floor, supporting technicians and ensuring quality workmanship.
• Lead, coach and develop staff to deliver high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Monitor workshop performance, diagnostics and vehicle maintenance processes.
• Help manage inventory, health & safety compliance and financial reporting.

Required profile

• Previous hands‑on experience as a mechanic or similar automotive management role.
• Proven ability to lead teams and improve customer experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of light vehicle maintenance and diagnostics.
• Relevant Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance (or equivalent experience).

Required skills

• Light Vehicle Maintenance
• Vehicle diagnostics
• MOT testing

What we offer

• On‑target earnings up to £39,757 (base £29,081‑£32,957 plus uncapped bonus).
• 5 days a week with 5.6 weeks’ annual leave.
• Discounts on garage bills, Halfords products and partner services.
• Access to training, ATA & MOT Tester qualifications and career progression.
• Financial wellbeing benefits including pension, health cash plan and salary advance.