Aftersales Manager

Salary/rate:£40,000 - £50,000
Type of work desired:Permanent
Desired work region:Greater Manchester
Relocation possible:No
Reason for leaving:Looking for a new Challenge
References on file:4600
Sector:Aftersales/Service Manager
Post Date:January 8, 2026
Ref:4600
Scroll

Meet Our Recruiter

About Profile

Aftersales Manager / Service Manager (Technical Background)

This candidate is a technically strong Aftersales Manager who has progressed from senior diagnostic technician roles (VAG Experienced and Accredited) into workshop and aftersales leadership. They bring a deep understanding of manufacturer processes, particularly within structured main dealer environments, alongside strong commercial awareness.

They are experienced in managing service departments, technician teams and workshop performance, with a focus on productivity, first-time fix, CSI and compliance. Their technical grounding allows them to support teams effectively while maintaining control of workflow, quality and customer outcomes.

Key Experience & Strengths

Aftersales and Service Manager experience
Strong technical and diagnostic background
Workshop and technician team leadership
KPI, productivity and efficiency management
Manufacturer process and compliance focus
Customer satisfaction and service quality control
Workflow and capacity planning
Stable main dealer career progression

What They’re Looking For

Aftersales Manager or Service Manager role

Availability

Notice period as required

This candidate would suit a dealer group looking for an aftersales leader who combines technical credibility with strong people and performance management.

motor trade jobs, automotive jobs, motor trade recruitment, automotive recruitment, aftersales manager jobs, service manager automotive

More candidates I am representing

View All

Sales Executive

£50,000+ per annum
18+ years automotive sales experience Sales Executive and Sales Management background Used Car Manager experience New and used vehicle sales Business development and customer acquisition Finance and insurance awareness CRM and dealership systems experience Customer relationship management Negotiation and closing expertise Pricing strategy and commercial awareness Team building and leadership experience Multilingual – English, Urdu, Gujarati and Hindi Full UK driving licence

Service Manager / Aftersales Manager

£40,000 - £60,000 per annum
20+ years within the motor trade Service Manager and Aftersales Manager experience Multi-franchise dealership operations Multi-site service department management Team leadership and staff development Management of teams exceeding 30 employees Budget management and financial control Workshop efficiency and productivity improvement WIP management and operational planning Customer satisfaction and retention strategies Night shift implementation and workshop expansion Process improvement and operational efficiency Manufacturer standards and compliance Full UK driving licence

Sales Manager

£65,000 - £95,000 per annum
Used car operations management Business Manager experience Stock purchasing and acquisition strategies Vehicle pricing and market positioning Profitability and margin management Finance and insurance performance Customer relationship management Performance management and coaching Forecasting and budgeting Market analysis and stock profiling Operational management and process improvement FCA compliance and regulatory awareness Full UK driving licence

Head of Business

£65,000 - £95,000 per annum
Head of Business leadership Head of Sales management Full dealership P&L responsibility Multi-franchise dealership operations Revenue growth and profitability improvement Business turnaround and performance improvement Sales and aftersales leadership Customer satisfaction and retention strategies Team development and succession planning Strategic planning and forecasting Manufacturer relationship management KPI and performance management Operational efficiency and process improvement Budget management and financial control Full UK driving licence