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Date Added: Wed 18/03/2026

Centre Manager

Fenny Stratford, MK1, UK
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Company: OCTANE RECRUITMENT

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £35000 - £40000/annum

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

Any applications will be 100% confidential.

Consultant - Jason Evans - 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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