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
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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.

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Parts / Service Advisor

£27,000 – £30,000
Automotive parts identification and ordering Supporting workshop technicians with parts supply Front counter, email and telephone customer enquiries Service desk support and customer liaison Experience using Kerridge and electronic parts catalogues Pre-picking service parts for scheduled work Vehicle health checks and workshop coordination Stock control, deliveries and back order management Strong customer service and communication skills Experience working to dealership KPIs and targets Full UK driving licence

Service Advisor

£35,000 - £40,000
Service advisor and service team leadership Customer service and front-of-house aftersales management Upselling additional work, repairs and service plans Monitoring service department KPIs and operational performance Customer satisfaction management and CSI performance Workshop coordination and job scheduling Handling customer queries and complaint resolution Strong communication with technicians and workshop teams Stable automotive career background Full UK driving licence

Technician

£40,000
Advanced vehicle diagnostics and fault finding Jaguar Land Rover diagnostic systems including Topix Cloud, SDD and Pathfinder Electric and hybrid vehicle system knowledge Routine servicing and mechanical repairs Electrical and mechanical fault diagnosis Experience liaising with workshop teams and service advisors Strong attention to detail and methodical problem solving Ongoing technical training and development Ambition to progress towards Workshop Control Full UK driving licence

Technician & MOT Tester

£33,000 - £35,000
NVQ Level 1, 2 & 3 qualified Vehicle Technician Class 4 MOT Tester Light vehicle servicing and mechanical repairs MOT preparation and compliance Brake systems and routine maintenance Main dealer experience including VW Group and BMW Agency-based flexible workshop support Workshop workflow support and allocation experience Customer interaction and front-of-house exposure Full UK driving licence