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Service Manager

Lower Hutt, Wellington 5042, New Zealand • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • Proven experience as a Service Manager in the automotive industry with strong workshop/service department knowledge.
  • Experience in a franchise dealership environment, meeting manufacturer standards, warranty processes and compliance.
  • Experience leading, supporting and developing a service team; building a positive, accountable, team-focused environment

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Mid-level Senior

Pay Rate

$100,000 NZD – $120,000 NZD (Annum)

Description

Service Manager – Lower Hutt Service Centre

 

Brendan Foot Supersite is a proudly family-owned and operated dealership, with over 50 years in business and a strong reputation across the Wellington region.

 

We are looking for an experienced Service Manager to lead one of our busy Lower Hutt multi-franchise workshops.

 

This is a great opportunity for a capable automotive service leader who enjoys running a busy workshop, supporting a high-performing team, and delivering excellent customer and business outcomes.

 

About the role

As Service Manager, you will be responsible for leading the day-to-day operation of the workshop and front-line service team. You will play a key role in ensuring the department runs efficiently, customers are well looked after, and the team is supported to achieve strong results.

 

You will be responsible for:

  • leading, supporting and developing a great service team;
  • overseeing workshop productivity, efficiency and workflow;
  • driving strong customer service and communication standards;
  • managing service department performance, including sales, GP, CSI and operational targets;
  • supporting Service Advisors, Technicians and workshop leadership;
  • ensuring manufacturer standards, warranty processes and compliance requirements are met;
  • identifying opportunities to improve processes, customer experience and department performance;
  • creating a positive, accountable and team-focused environment.

 

About you

We are looking for someone with the experience, confidence and passion to lead a great team to success.

You will ideally have:

  • proven experience as a Service Manager in the automotive industry;
  • strong workshop and service department knowledge;
  • experience in a franchise dealership environment;
  • excellent people leadership skills;
  • a practical, solutions-focused approach;
  • strong customer service standards;
  • confidence managing performance, workflow and department results;
  • the ability to build trust and bring people with you;
  • a calm, professional approach in a busy environment.

 

What we offer

  • Competitive salary plus monthly incentive and company drive car
  • A busy multi-franchise workshop environment
  • A great team with strong potential
  • Support from an experienced senior leadership team
  • Long-term career opportunity within a successful family-owned dealership group
  • Staff discounts and benefits

This role would suit an experienced Service Manager who wants to take ownership of a busy department, lead a capable team, and make a real impact.

 

For further information, please contact Paula at paulae@brendanfoot.co.nz or phone 021 118 9397.

 

Applicants must be a NZ resident or have a valid NZ work visa.

 

Applications close 5pm Wednesday 5th August.