Service Manager
Salary: Competitive Salary - £55,000 OTE
Hours: Monday to Friday – Saturday morning on rota
Location: Stourbridge
Hawkfield Recruitment is working with an award winning family-run dealer group Stourbridge. We are recruiting for an experienced Service Manager to join their busy aftersales department.
This is a well-established and reputable dealership with a busy aftersales operation and loyal customer base, creating an excellent opportunity for an experienced Service Manager to lead a high-performing team, drive operational efficiency, and deliver exceptional customer service within a professional and supportive environment.
Responsibilities of a Service Manager:
* Oversee the daily running of the service department, ensuring smooth and efficient operations
* Drive departmental performance and profitability across labour sales, parts, and associated revenues
* Monitor and manage budgets, costs, and key financial targets to maximise overall performance
* Plan and allocate workloads effectively to optimise workshop productivity and efficiency
* Lead, motivate, and develop the service team, creating a high-performance and customer-focused culture
* Ensure exceptional levels of customer service and satisfaction are consistently delivered
* Work closely with other departments to maintain strong internal communication and collaboration
* Support and implement marketing and retention initiatives to grow the customer base and increase repeat business
* Maintain full compliance with company standards, Health & Safety regulations, and industry legislation
* Monitor KPIs and performance metrics, taking proactive steps to drive continuous improvement
* Handle escalated customer queries and complaints professionally, ensuring positive outcomes
* Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and overall departmental performance
Service Manager Requirements:
* Previous experience as a Service Manager/Aftersales Manager in a dealer environment
* Strong leadership skills
* Track record of delivering outstanding customer service
* Full UK Driving Licence
Benefits:
* 22 days holiday + bank holiday
* Company car
* Pension Scheme
* Clear progression opportunities
Please know that once you have applied for the Service Manager job, more in depth details will be given about salary and hours, and career progression with the company, so please do not hesitate to get in touch!
Hawkfield Recruitment Ltd is a specialist Automotive Recruitment agency, acting on behalf of our clients. If you are interested in this position, please click APPLY – alternatively, contact Ed Hatt at Hawkfield Recruitment to discuss this role in more detail