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Garage Manager Job in Cranleigh

Surrey
Cranleigh
Management, Independent Garage
£45000 - £48000 per annum
140485
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Garage Manager Required for Family-Run Car Workshop in Cranleigh, Surrey
  • Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 + Profit Share
  • Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 18:00, No Weekends
Join a thriving family-run car garage group as a Garage Manager at their brand-new workshop opening in Cranleigh, Surrey, in July 2025. Our client, a well-established name in the automotive industry with six successful sites, is expanding rapidly with plans for an eighth location by the end of the year. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a new, all-makes-and-models repair centre and contribute to a dynamic, growing business known for delivering exceptional automotive services across Surrey, Berkshire and Hampshire.

What Our Client Offers the Successful Garage Manager:
  • Competitive Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum, plus a generous profit-share scheme.
  • Work-Life Balance: Monday to Friday hours with no weekend work.
  • Supportive Environment: Join a family-run business with a team-oriented, friendly culture.
  • Benefits Package: Includes life insurance, onsite parking, Cycle 2 Work Scheme, and Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Option.
  • Career Growth: Opportunities for development within a rapidly expanding garage group.
  • Generous Leave: 22 days of holidays plus bank holidays.
  • Pension Scheme: Company pension provided.
  • Training: Full training on systems and processes to ensure your success.
Key Responsibilities of the Garage Manager:
  • Operational Leadership: Oversee daily operations to ensure the workshop runs smoothly and efficiently.
  • Customer Excellence: Uphold high standards of customer service, addressing queries and ensuring satisfaction.
  • Team Management: Lead, motivate, and develop a team of technicians to maintain a productive work environment.
  • Administrative Tasks: Manage job cards, invoicing, parts ordering, returns, cashing up, and banking.
  • Site Upkeep: Maintain a clean, safe, and operational workshop environment.
  • Financial Oversight: Monitor profit and loss, manage costs, and drive branch profitability.
  • Reporting: Provide regular performance reports to Head Office.
  • Time Management: Prioritise tasks effectively to meet deadlines and achieve business objectives.
What We’re Looking For:
  • Organisational Skills: Strong ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
  • Mechanical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of vehicle mechanics and fault diagnosis.
  • Proactive Mindset: A self-starter with a can-do attitude and ownership of responsibilities.
  • Communication Skills: Clear and effective communication with team members and customers.
  • Industry Knowledge: Awareness of trends and factors impacting the motor trade.
  • Driving License: Full valid UK driving license required.
If you’re passionate about the automotive industry and ready to lead a new workshop to success, this is the role for you! Whether you’re a Service Manager, Workshop Controller, Garage Manager, MOT Tester, or Vehicle Technician, we want to hear from you.

To learn more about this opportunity based in Cranleigh or to apply, please contact Tom Wharton at Perfect Placement. Our team of Automotive Recruitment Consultants is dedicated to finding the best jobs for our candidates, so get in touch today to explore your career options in the motor trade.

Perfect Placement are specialists in Automotive Recruitment. So if you are looking for a New Job in the Motor Trade, be sure to contact our team today.
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