Service Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 22 March 2026
LOCATION
Liverpool
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£75,000 / year
CATEGORY
Management
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SKILLS

Customer Service People Management Budget Management Performance Management Warranty Standards Communication Skills

FULL DESCRIPTION

Service Manager

We are looking for an experienced and driven Service Manager to lead our Service Department and deliver outstanding customer service while achieving agreed financial and performance targets.

Benefits for Service Manager

  • 27 days Holiday
  • Employee assistance programmes
  • Wellbeing courses
  • Medicash Healthcare
  • Pension scheme
  • Life assurance cover
  • Employee reward & recognition schemes
  • Annual children’s Christmas party & staff party
  • Staff discounts
  • BUPA Healthcare
  • Company Car

Responsibilities for Service Manager

  • Lead and manage all service department operations to achieve budget, profit, and performance targets.
  • Deliver exceptional customer service, ensuring high satisfaction and retention levels.
  • Ensure compliance with manufacturer, company, and warranty standards and processes.
  • Manage staffing, recruitment, training, appraisals, and team development.
  • Monitor performance, budgets, and KPIs, reporting to senior management as required.
  • Handle customer complaints and manage goodwill budgets appropriately.
  • Maintain a clean, professional, and compliant working environment.

Requirements for Service Manager

  • Proven experience in a Service Manager or Aftersales leadership role (automotive preferred).
  • Strong people management and leadership skills.
  • Commercially focused with experience managing budgets and performance targets.
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills.
  • Knowledge of manufacturer standards, warranty, and goodwill processes.
  • Flexible approach to working hours and business needs.
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