Service Manager


Company:	Perfect Placement UK Ltd
Salary:	£35,000 - £50,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Warrington, WA1 3JP
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	29 Jul 2026
Closing date:	27 Aug 2026

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Summary

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for the position of Service Manager in Warrington, Cheshire. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced motor trade professional seeking to advance their career within a reputable automotive dealership group. The Service Manager role offers leadership responsibilities and the chance to oversee a busy service department, with a focus on customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

Benefits for the successful Service Manager:

- Competitive basic salary of up to £35,000 per annum

- Realistic on-target earnings exceeding £50,000, including performance-based bonuses

- Company car provision

- 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

- Company pension scheme

- Ongoing manufacturer and brand-specific training programmes

- Employee discounts and wellbeing support

Duties of the Service Manager:

- Oversee the daily operations of the service department to ensure efficiency, customer satisfaction, and profitability

- Lead, motivate, and develop a team of service advisors, technicians, and parts advisors

- Achieve and exceed service department targets related to customer retention and quality standards

- Ensure accurate job costing, invoicing, and parts control to maintain profit margins

- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and brand partners

- Manage departmental budgets and control costs effectively

- Ensure compliance with manufacturer standards and procedures

Requirements:

- Proven experience as a Service Manager or in a senior leadership role within an automotive service environment

- Strong technical knowledge of vehicle servicing and repair processes

- Excellent communication and customer service skills

- Ability to lead, motivate, and drive team performance

- Minimum of two years' experience within the motor trade sector

- Valid UK driving licence and right to work in the UK

If you are an ambitious and professional Service Manager looking to join a forward-thinking dealership in Warrington, we would like to hear from you. This role is ideal for individuals with leadership capability and a desire to progress within the automotive industry.

Contact Matt Cross, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Warrington and Cheshire, today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.

Our team of Automotive Recruitment Consultants all share a passion for finding our jobseekers the best jobs in the Automotive Industry. So, if you are looking to improve your career and want to hear about more Motor Trade Jobs in your local area, please contact us today.

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