Assistant Manager

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Apply now Job no: 564575Work type: Full timeSite: GranthamCategories: Mechanic, Autocentre ManagementLocation: LincolnshireSalary: £38,000 per annum + bonusBusiness Area: Autocentres

As an Assistant Manager, you’ll work alongside the Centre Manager to provide productive management and leadership, driving profitability, with a firm focus on the customer’s journey. You will divide your time between the workshop, working alongside technicians, and assisting the Centre Manager with daily sales and customer service.

If you have the desire to help drive business performance, are passionate about customer experience, and are looking for a long‑term career with excellent progression and training schemes, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

  • £38,000 per annum
  • Average uncapped bonus of £7,100 per year (potential to earn more)
  • 5 days a week
  • Earn extra with our refer a friend scheme – T&C’s Apply.

Benefits Include

  • 5.6 weeks’ annual leave
  • Up to 50% off garage bills in our Autocentres and 25% off most our Halfords products in our retail stores
  • Discounts on everything from groceries, shopping, insurance, days out, restaurants and more
  • Family & Friends Discount Events
  • Opportunity to buy a Trade Price Bike & enrol in the Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Financial planning support via Wagestream – access up to 30% of your salary in advance
  • GP Access, 364 days a year, 24 hours a day
  • Join the Share save scheme with a 20% discount on shares
  • Health Cash Plan – to access wellbeing services and claim back healthcare costs
  • Pension Scheme & Life Assurance
  • You will be given every opportunity to progress your career at Halfords. This includes access to hybrid training plus the ATA & MOT Tester Qualifications too.

What we’re looking for

  • Proven ability to deliver high levels of customer satisfaction through effective management and leadership
  • Experience in coaching, training, and developing colleagues in the moment
  • Strong technical/mechanical knowledge, ideally supported by a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance (or equivalent experience)
  • Solid understanding of workshop operations, diagnostics, and vehicle maintenance processes
  • Bring your own set of tools and put them to great use in a busy, well‑equipped workshop
  • Experience of maintaining compliance with Health & Safety standards
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • IT proficient, with the ability and willingness to learn in-house systems
  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • Full, valid driving licence

We’re an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family.

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Posted: July 9th, 2026