Benefits of the Service Manager role:
- Competitive basic salary up to £45,000 per year
- OTE of approximately £70,000 depending on experience and performance
- Fully employed, permanent position with career progression opportunities
- Bonus scheme rewarding your success
- 30 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays, with additional leave based on length of service
- Company car and industry-leading training
- Employee benefit platform offering high street discounts
- Supportive team environment within a forward-thinking organisation
- Oversee the efficient operation of the service department ensuring profitability and customer satisfaction
- Lead and motivate the service team to meet and exceed departmental objectives
- Manage workshop and front-of-house team, ensuring high standards of customer care
- Liaise with parts department to anticipate and manage repair needs
- Ensure warranty procedures and documentation are correctly followed and maintained
- Monitor and control consumable wastage and prevent theft
- Resolve customer complaints with professionalism and tact
- Conduct regular team meetings and performance reviews
- Keep up-to-date with manufacturer updates and new product information
- Maintain high standards of departmental presentation and customer service
- Proven experience as a Service Manager within a dealership environment
- Knowledge of Pinnacle or other DMS systems
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Well-organised with good attention to detail
- Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
- Knowledge of vehicle health checks and Aftersales processes
- Positive attitude, self-motivated, with a proactive approach to work
Our team of automotive recruitment consultants are passionate about matching skilled jobseekers with top automotive positions. If you are seeking to develop your career within the motor trade and want to hear about more Service Manager jobs across Fareham, Southampton, and surrounding areas, please get in touch today.