Centre Manager
CV-LibraryReading, BerkshirepermanentPosted: 27 March 2026
Apply NowLocation: Reading (Berkshire)
Salary: £36,000 - £38,000 + bonus
We're recruiting a hands-on Centre Manager to lead an automotive service centre in Reading. This role is responsible for overall site performance, including team leadership, customer service, sales and operational delivery.
You'll manage the day-to-day running of the centre, ensuring targets are achieved across revenue, service quality and customer satisfaction. This is a hands-on position, supporting the workshop team where required while maintaining a high-performing, customer-focused environment.
Key responsibilities include driving sales and profitability, managing team performance, overseeing customer service standards, handling escalations, managing stock and operational processes, and supporting local marketing initiatives to grow the centre's reputation.
Requirements:
Previous management experience within the automotive sector
Strong customer service and relationship management skills
Experience leading and developing small teams
Commercially aware with experience managing targets and budgets
Hands-on technical background (MOT, servicing or repairs advantageous)
Organised, adaptable and able to manage multiple prioritiesWhat's on offer:
£36,000 - £38,000 basic salary
Bonus and performance incentives
Pension scheme and life insurance
Employee discounts
Cycle to work scheme
On-site parking
Referral programme
Opportunity to lead and develop a successful automotive centrePremier Recruitment Solutions Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be assessed solely on merit.
INDAUT
Salary: £36,000 - £38,000 + bonus
We're recruiting a hands-on Centre Manager to lead an automotive service centre in Reading. This role is responsible for overall site performance, including team leadership, customer service, sales and operational delivery.
You'll manage the day-to-day running of the centre, ensuring targets are achieved across revenue, service quality and customer satisfaction. This is a hands-on position, supporting the workshop team where required while maintaining a high-performing, customer-focused environment.
Key responsibilities include driving sales and profitability, managing team performance, overseeing customer service standards, handling escalations, managing stock and operational processes, and supporting local marketing initiatives to grow the centre's reputation.
Requirements:
Previous management experience within the automotive sector
Strong customer service and relationship management skills
Experience leading and developing small teams
Commercially aware with experience managing targets and budgets
Hands-on technical background (MOT, servicing or repairs advantageous)
Organised, adaptable and able to manage multiple prioritiesWhat's on offer:
£36,000 - £38,000 basic salary
Bonus and performance incentives
Pension scheme and life insurance
Employee discounts
Cycle to work scheme
On-site parking
Referral programme
Opportunity to lead and develop a successful automotive centrePremier Recruitment Solutions Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be assessed solely on merit.
INDAUT