Area Manager Dundee Salary: £37,000 Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week. We are seeking an experienced Manager with a background in light vehicle maintenance and repair to join our team in Dundee. You will play a crucial role in overseeing the efficient operation of our stores and repair centres in Dundee. £35,000 - £37,000 per annum Average uncapped bonus of £10,800 per year (with potential to earn more) 5 days a week Earn extra with our refer a friend scheme T&Cs Apply. Benefits Include 5.6 weeks annual leave Up to 50% off garage bills in our Autocentres and 25% off most our products in our retail stores Discounts on everything from groceries, shopping, insurance, days out, restaurants and more Family & Friends Discount Events Opportunity to buy a Trade Price Bike & enrol in the Cycle to Work Scheme Financial planning support via Wagestream - access up to 30% of your salary in advance GP Access, 364 days a year, 24 hours a day Join the Share save scheme with a 20% discount on shares Health Cash Plan to access wellbeing services and claim back healthcare costs Pension Scheme & Life Assurance You will be given every opportunity to progress your career. This includes access to hybrid training plus the ATA & MOT Tester Qualifications too. Skills and experience Fantastic leadership and team management skills within the automotive or similar industry Experience delivering high customer satisfaction and displaying effective management. Engaging and motivational, coaching-based approach to team development and able to provide in the moment training. Experience of meeting compliance standards across Health and Safety Experienced with high sales turnover and managing KPIs Excellent communication skills, verbally and written. IT Proficient, with the willingness to learn in-house systems. Good time management A current valid driving licence Key Responsibilities Workshop Management: Lead the daily operations, ensuring high levels of efficiency and productivity in the servicing and repair of cars and vans. Budget & Cost Control: Manage budgets and control costs, ensuring financial efficiency. Health & Safety Compliance: Enforce rigorous health and safety standards within the workshop. Customer Relations: Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers, ensuring effective fleet maintenance. Workload Planning: Plan and schedule workloads Invoicing Systems: Oversee and ensure the effective operation of invoicing systems. Qualifications & Experience Managerial Experience: Previous experience managing a workshop, particularly with LCVs and Light Vehicles. Leadership Skills: Strong team leadership and management abilities. Communication Skills: Excellent organisational, prioritisation, and communication skills. IT Skills: Proficient in IT, with the ability to manage invoicing and other digital systems. Preferred: Category C or C&E driving license (preferred but not mandatory). We are looking for someone who is flexible, adaptable, and ready to lead a dynamic team. If you have the relevant experience and are passionate about driving success in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you. Octane Recruitment Consultant MICHAEL ROGERS VTNTH Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries. We are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter. Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments. ADZN1_UKTJ