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Assistant Service Manager

Job details
Posting date: 02 March 2026
Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 01 April 2026
Location: Barmpton, Tyne-Tees, DL1 1RJ
Company: Octane Recruitment Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 59326979

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Summary

Assistant Service Manager
Location: Darlington
Salary: £35,000 basic per annum plus bonus, OTE £40,000
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:30pm, Saturday mornings on rota
Ref: 30081

We are pleased to present an exciting opportunity for an experienced Assistant Service Manager to join a successful and well established main dealership based in Darlington. This position offers the chance to play a key role in a busy Aftersales department, supporting day to day operations and ensuring an exceptional level of customer service.

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about delivering high standards, confident in leading a team, and looking to develop their career within a respected and forward thinking dealer group. If you thrive in a fast paced environment and enjoy working closely with both customers and colleagues, this is a fantastic next step

Benefits for Assistant Service Manager
• Generous holiday
• Pension Scheme
• Career opportunities
• On-site parking
• Employee discount across all Group companies, including special offers.

Role Overview - Assistant Service Manager
• Work closely with the Aftersales Manager to oversee both front- and back-of-house operations
• Conduct monthly evaluations and Health & Safety assessments
• Ensure all departmental KPIs are set, monitored, and achieved

Requirements - Assistant Service Manager
• Must have an extensive background across aftersales in the motor trade.
• Knowledge of Kerridge or Pinnacle
• A full UK driving licence

How to Apply
To apply for this Assistant Service Manager vacancy, please send your CV, and I will contact you upon receipt.

All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Consultant: Jordan O'Connor - Octane Recruitment
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Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with main dealerships, bodyshops, tyre management companies, parts distribution centres, independent garages, fleet operators, HGV companies, import centres and manufacturers across the UK. We recruit across the motor trade and related industries.

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