Motor Trade Service Manager - Main Dealer Southampton | Mon-Fri Only | No Weekends Basic £45,000-£50,000 + £15,000 Bonus | Company Car Are you an experienced Service Manager from the motor trade looking for your next career move? This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a successful service department within a busy and respected main dealer in the Southampton area. You'll enjoy excellent work-life balance, strong earning potential, and the chance to make a real impact in a high-performing dealership. Key Responsibilities: * Lead and manage a team of 20 service staff, including service advisors, technicians, and support roles * Oversee daily operations to ensure a smooth and efficient service department * Drive performance in customer satisfaction, workshop efficiency, and overall profitability * Monitor workshop productivity and implement process improvements * Deliver excellent customer experiences and build strong relationships * Report on KPIs and collaborate with senior management to achieve business goals Requirements: * Previous experience as a Service Manager in the motor trade (main dealer experience preferred) * Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a large team * Excellent customer service and communication abilities * Commercial awareness and strong organisational skills * Full UK driving licence is essential What’s in it for you: * Basic salary between £45,000 and £50,000 (depending on experience) * Bonus scheme worth up to £15,000 * Company car provided * Monday to Friday working hours: 8:00am to 6:00pm – no weekends * Free on-site parking * Join a well-established dealer group with a strong reputation for staff development and long-term career prospects If you're a confident leader with a background in automotive service management and a passion for delivering results, we want to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in your career. Other Opportunities If you are looking for something else in the Automotive sector, please get in touch, as at ASI Automotive Recruitment, we make it our mission to find the right job for YOU!! Referral Scheme If you’re not a Service Manager, but you know of someone who is and maybe interested we will pay £75 in vouchers of your choice for a successful recommendation. If you’re interested or know of someone that might be please get in touch. Important ASI Recruitment will not forward your CV to any job without speaking to you first, can you please make sure your contact details are on your CV, Mobile, Email and Landline if you have one The job is based in Southampton and our client would like you to have a commute you can carry out in the long term. If you would like to know more about this exciting opportunity, please get in touch with your current and accurate CV. Our standard procedure is to speak to you before we send your CV to any of our clients so, please make sure your contact details are on your CV