General Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
General Manager Vacancy
Kerbed LTD are an alloy wheel refurbishment company based in Small Dole, West Sussex specialising in powder coating and diamond cut refurbishment.
Having expanded into a 3000 sq ft unit in early 2017 they continue to grow the business with a small team and seek a General manager.
The ideal candidate will be motivated, have good organisational skills, experience in leading a small team within a busy, changeable environment and a keen eye for detail. You will be friendly, computer literate and an excellent problem solver. You will have a clean driving licence.
The role is workshop based and requires good levels of physical fitness. You will be customer facing and therefore you must be well presented and able to uphold high levels of customer service at all times.
Experience within a bodyshop or wheel refurbishment setting is essential, with tyre fitting, and powder coating experience advantageous.
About the role
You will be responsible for ensuring the smooth day to day running of the business. This will include forward planning and liaising with the team to ensure a steady flow of work; This can be changeable, so the ability to adapt quickly is a must. Greeting customers, providing quotes, replying to email enquiries and managing the bookings diary. You will also be expected to work within the workshop where needed. This could be fitting tyres, repairing wheels etc etc. Training can be provided for the right candidate.
7:45am - 5:15pm 5 days per week plus occasional Saturday mornings.
Salary £35,000 per annum
20 days holiday plus bank holidays
Private Healthcare Scheme following successful completion of probationary period.
Please ensure you include both a covering letter and CV on application for this role.
Benefits:
- Private medical insurance
- On-site parking
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Private medical insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Management: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for General Manager roles across Kerbed LTD's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £35,000 - £35,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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