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Centre Manager

Octane Recruitment
Milton Keynes, GB
GBP 35,000 - GBP 40,000
full timeGBMilton KeynesOn-siteGBP 2,916.67/mo minGBP 3,333.33/mo maxGBP 35,000/yr minGBP 40,000/yr maxmidENCreativeManagementcv-library.co.uk

Job Description

Prep Centre Manager - Milton Keynes
Hours: Monday to Friday, NO weekends
Salary: Up to £40,000

This is working for one of the UK’s largest car dealership groups, operating since 1908 with over 50 branches nationwide. They are an official franchised dealer for many of the country’s top car and commercial vehicle brands, including Ford, Kia, Mazda, and Vauxhall.

Prep Centre Manager Duties
Manage daily operations of the vehicle preparation centre
Plan and control workflow to meet agreed preparation timescales
Ensure all vehicles undergo mechanical checks, PDI, servicing, MOT prep and cosmetic preparation
Monitor turnaround times and stock ageing
Manage labour efficiency and workshop productivity
Control preparation costs and budgets
Liaise closely with Sales, Service, and Parts departments
Organise valeting
Prep of 100 cars per month

Prep Centre Manager Requirements
• Previous experience as a Workshop Controller, Centre Manager or transferable skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with both internal and external stakeholders
• Managed a team

Company Benefits
• Access to training programs
• Company pension scheme
• Employee discount
Posted 4/9/2026
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