Service Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
Service Leader
Stratstone
MINI, Harrogate
Competitive Salary with bonus, company car, pension, critical illness, life assurance, single health care, 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, exclusive company discounts on used car purchases, leasing deals and aftersales services
Can you bring a passion for incredible customer service to a new career as Service Leader/ Manager at Renault, Sunderland?
As one of the UKβs leading volume automotive retailers, weβre dedicated to providing a personalised, value service for our customers. Weβre looking for someone to truly make an impact and bring our vision to life, forging long-lasting customer relationships and wowing with a great experience, every time.
Our Associates are what separate us from the competition; the people who make a difference to our environments, our customers and their experience. As a Service Leader/ Manager, youβll manage our Service Department, leading your team and maintaining standards, whilst ensuring our customers drive away happy.
What does the role of Service Leader involve?
- Ensure all warranty and repair work adheres to company standards
- Manage the Service departmentβs budgets, accounts and costs, whilst maximising efficiency and profitability via labour sales, parts and materials
- Review pricing policies and ensure appropriate legislation is adhered to
- Lead your Service Team, motivating and coaching to over-achieve targets and KPIs
- Maintain a safe working environment, adhering to health and safety processes
- Enhance customer service levels to achieve a fantastic CSI score for your department
What qualities do I need to succeed in the Service Leader role?
- A background in running a successful workshop or parts department
- Experience of working in a fast-paced, target driven environment
- Impressive leadership skills, able to motivate a team to work together and exceed targets
- Strong business acumen, alongside great knowledge of consumer and vehicle legislation
- A passion for providing exceptional levels of customer service, and putting smiles on faces!
As a Stratstone Associate, youβll enjoy a competitive salary and a stunning environment to work in. Being a part of one of the UKβs leading automotive retailers, Pendragon, youβll also have the option to treat yourself thanks to our exclusive Associate offers, from high street discounts to new car deals. If this sounds like a perfect fit for you, then apply today and start your career with us.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Experience:
- Automotive Aftersales: 4 years (required)
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 (Β£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 Service Manager roles across Stratstone MINI'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 Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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