Service Operations Manager required in Bristol. Starting salary circa £34,000 per annum pending qualifications with £6,000+ uncapped annual bonus potential. Car allowance of £1,680 per annum.  8:00am-6:00pm Monday to Friday. Various company benefits including a pension scheme, staff purchase discounts, and access to full brand-accredited training.Our client, a multi-franchise car dealer group established across South West England, is currently looking to hire a Service Operations Manager for one of their busy premium dealerships in Bristol. Reporting to the Aftersales Manager, your key responsibilities as a Service Operations Manager will include: Manage and control customer flow to ensure a positive experience whilst in our client's dealership. Organise the service reception team to ensure the customer transition through the centre is managed and at the customer’s pace. Monitor and respond to customer satisfaction reports and implement changes to address any areas of concern. Motivate and coach team members on best practices. Being a point of contact for customers' queries. Assisting the Service Manager with the daily running of the service reception/workshop team. Building positive, professional relationships with staff and customers.To be eligible you need to have strong experience working within a fast-paced customer-facing environment in the automotive industry, ideally working in a similar role as a Senior Service Advisor, Workshop Controller or Assistant Service Manager. You will possess strong leadership skills, a positive can-do attitude, outstanding organisational skills, the ability to multitask/keep to deadlines, and a proactive attitude to problem-solving. A UK driving licence with minimal points is also mandatory.  What's in it for you? Quite a lot it seems! For your hard work as a Service Operations Manager, our client is offering: Starting salary circa £34,000 per annum pending experience/qualifications. Uncapped performance-related bonus scheme of up to £6,000+ per annum.  Car allowance of £1,680 per annum.  Overtime paid at an enhanced rate. 30 days annual leave (including the bank holidays) plus your birthday off work.  Brand accredited training and development. Various additional company benefits including a pension scheme with employer contributions, staff purchase discounts, company loyalty rewards and a 24-hour employee assistance programme. Fantastic long-term career prospects with a multi-award winning and a well-regarded car dealer group. Working hours from 8:00am-6:00pm Monday to Friday with no weekends required.If you are interested in hearing more about this Service Operations Manager job in the Bristol area, please contact Hamish Lowrie at Perfect Placement Today. Our team of Automotive recruitment specialists are dedicated to finding the perfect match for both job seekers and employers in the motor trade. Don't settle for just any Motor Trade job - let us help you find the one to take the first step towards your dream Motor Trade career