Octane Recruitment Ltd

Aftersales Manager

GL2 9DJ

Key information

Pay
£40,000 to £40,000 a year
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
10 Oct 2026
Closing date
8 Nov 2026

About this role

Aftersales Manager – Gloucester

We are recruiting for an experienced Aftersales Manager, Service Manager or Automotive Aftersales Manager to join an established main dealership in Gloucester. Applicants must have previous management experience within the Motor Trade, hold a Full UK Driving Licence and have the right to work in the UK.

Location

Gloucester, Gloucestershire

Salary

£40,000 basic with a £55,000 OTE - plus company car

Hours

8:00am to 6:00pm with occasional Saturdays

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Why Apply?

  • Basic salary of £40,000
  • £55,000 OTE
  • Company vehicle
  • 30 days holiday including bank holidays
  • Additional day off for your birthday
  • Life Assurance – 3x annual basic salary
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
  • Company pension with employer contributions
  • Staff discounts
  • Long service and loyalty awards
  • Cycle to Work and eyecare voucher schemes
  • Genuine career progression opportunities

Aftersales Manager Role

  • Manage the daily operation of the Aftersales Department, ensuring excellent customer service and operational efficiency
  • Lead, motivate and develop the Service and Workshop teams to achieve departmental targets
  • Maximise workshop productivity, profitability and overall Aftersales performance
  • Monitor workflow, job allocation and workshop efficiency to ensure work is completed on time
  • Resolve customer enquiries and issues relating to servicing, repairs, warranties and MOTs
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes, customer retention and departmental profitability
  • Provide hands-on operational support when required

Aftersales Manager Requirements

  • Previous management experience within the Motor Trade
  • Strong understanding of automotive Aftersales, Service and Workshop operations
  • Proven ability to lead teams and improve departmental performance
  • Excellent communication, organisational and customer service skills
  • Commercial awareness with the ability to maximise productivity and profitability
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • Right to work in the UK

How to ApplyIf you're interested in this Aftersales Manager vacancy in Gloucester, please submit your CV and one of our consultants will contact you upon receipt.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Consultant

Ant Tucker – Octane Recruitment

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Octane Recruitment is one of the UK's leading Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agencies. We recruit across the UK for main dealerships, independent garages, bodyshops, fleet operators, HGV companies, manufacturers, engineering businesses and head office functions, placing permanent, temporary and contract staff.

If this Aftersales Manager role isn't quite right, we also recruit for similar positions including Service Manager, Automotive Service Manager, Workshop Manager, Workshop Controller, Aftersales Director, Head of Aftersales, Service Centre Manager and Dealership Aftersales Manager roles across the UK.