Assistant Manager

BestDrive are experts in automotive parts repair including tyres, brakes, exhausts and much more, as well as offering a robust car servicing and Pre-NCT checking facility. With over 74 branches across Ireland, we are a Modern Tyre Company. We aim to be fully digitalized offering the best technical/software equipment available on the Market.

Company: BestDrive

Job Title: Assistant Manager

Reports to: Manager

Location: Tralee

Job Purpose:

As Assistant Manager the person will be responsible for supporting the Branch Manager in the management of the branch and in his absence. The person will be responsible for ensuring that the team achieve service, sales and quality targets etc in a customer-focused environment whilst ensuring all company policies and procedures are adhered to including Health & Safety Etc.

Our ideal candidate will be a leader with a strong business mindset and have Motor Industry experience. You should also be proficient in organizing and solving problems. Interpersonal and mediation skills will be very useful, since you'll often be acting as a point of contact between manager, employees and customers. The goal is to secure the effective operation of our business and the satisfaction of our clients.

Key Tasks Required:

Assist the manager in organizing, planning and implementing strategy

Coordinate operations of the Branch

Actively be able to carry out mechanical / Tyre fitting duties on the workshop floor

Support on Mechanical queries

Ensure schedules and objectives are met

Staff engagement

Monitor operating costs, budgets and resources

Communicate with clients and evaluate their needs and specifications

Secure adherence to company's policies and guidelines

Ensuring all administrative work in conducted in a timely manner

Recording all relevant details on our in house systems

Supporting Branch Manager as requested e.g. Audits

Essential Requirements:

Minimum of 1 year experience in a similar role

Good Technical ability

Must have Mechanical knowledge

Excellent Communication skills

Must have leadership experience

Full Clean Driving Licence essential

Must have some experience in using and navigating computers

Rewards and Conditions:

Basic salary - Neg

Bonus Scheme

Twenty days annual leave

Employee Assistance Program

ATA Training/Virtual Training