Centre Manager – Automotive Location: Colchester Salary: Up to £40,000 basic + £12,000 bonus Working Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:30am – 5:00pm, 1 in 2 Saturdays: 8:30am – 4:00pm, Day off in the week when working Saturdays 31014 A busy automotive centre in Colchester is seeking an experienced Centre Manager to lead the team, drive performance and maintain exceptional customer standards. This is a great opportunity for a commercially minded Centre Manager who enjoys taking ownership of a fast‑paced operation. Benefits Regular bonus opportunities Fully funded IMI training & development Staff discounts on servicing, tyres and MOTs Retail vouchers & finder’s fee Life insurance & pension scheme Eye care vouchers Buy/Sell holiday scheme Flu jab Employee Assistance Programme Long‑service recognition Enhanced maternity & paternity Cycle to Work scheme Charity match scheme Employee of the Month (£50 voucher) Centre of the Month (go‑karting prize) The Role – Centre Manager As the Centre Manager, you will be responsible for delivering business objectives through effective leadership, operational control and customer excellence. The Centre Manager will oversee daily operations, motivate the team, manage stock, maintain centre standards and ensure all Health & Safety requirements are met. Key Responsibilities Lead, motivate and coach the team Drive sales performance and customer conversion Manage the daily running of the centre Maintain security of stock, assets and customer information Ensure accurate stock control and audit readiness Oversee equipment maintenance and safe operation Ensure timely booking and storage of stock deliveries Deliver outstanding customer service and uphold the customer journey Support marketing activity to maximise local awareness Apply company policies effectively to achieve business targets About You The ideal Centre Manager will bring: Proven success as a Centre Manager or Assistant Centre Manager within a fast-fit or automotive environment Strong leadership and team management skills Proven track record in a sales-driven environment Good technical/mechanical understanding Commercial awareness with the ability to drive performance Excellent customer service and communication skills Full UK driving licenceAll applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality LBOJ Consultant: Kalum Green  Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with main dealerships, bodyshops, tyre management companies, parts distribution centres, independent garages, fleet operators, HGV companies, import centres and manufacturers across the UK. We recruit across the motor trade and related industries