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Service Manager – Gateshead

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Job description

Service Manager

Location: North East
Contract: Temporary (with potential to go permanent)
Hours: 42 hours per week
Pay: Up to £25 per hour (depending on experience and travel)

We’re currently recruiting for an experienced Service Manager to join a well-established and highly successful automotive retailer that forms part of a major dealer group.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proven Service Manager looking for an immediate start, with an initial booking of at least one month. For the right person, there is genuine potential for the role to become permanent. Should the assignment come to an end, we will also actively source your next contract or permanent opportunity.

You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day management of a busy aftersales department, ensuring excellent customer service, strong workshop performance, and effective team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing the service department’s daily operations
  • Driving workshop efficiency and productivity
  • Leading and supporting service advisors and workshop staff
  • Delivering exceptional customer satisfaction
  • Monitoring KPIs and ensuring targets are achieved
  • Maintaining strong manufacturer and company standards

Requirements

  • Previous experience as a Service Manager within a franchised dealership environment
  • Strong leadership and people management skills
  • Ability to hit the ground running in a fast-paced aftersales operation
  • Experience using Kerridge and/or Pinewood would be highly advantageous
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills

What’s On Offer?

✅ Up to £25 per hour
✅ 42-hour working week
✅ Immediate start available
✅ Initial contract of at least one month
✅ Potential permanent opportunity for the right candidate
✅ Ongoing support in securing future contract assignments

If you’re an experienced Service Manager available at short notice and looking for your next challenge with a leading automotive retailer, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

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Job reference

ATR_43065

Location

Gateshead

, 

Tyne and Wear

Type

Permanent

Salary

£22 – £25 per hour

Job expires

2026-12-21

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Autotech Recruit specialises in providing experienced vehicle technicians, MOT testers, service advisors and parts advisors on a temporary or permanent basis to the automotive aftermarket.

Trusted by a wide range of clients including dealerships, national retail groups, independent garages, and government organisations throughout the UK, we are your partner in aftermarket talent.

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