Service Manager
BMW Park Lane is looking for a Service Manager
Location: BMW Park Royal Service Centre
Contract Type: Permanent
When the goal is to ensure that each and every BMW delivers pure driving pleasure as standard, quality is paramount. That's why brand is only ever as good as the sum of the personal standards of everyone who tests them. It's why we value the passion and commitment of our teams so highly - and why their attention to the details ensures the quality of every single part of our vehicles.
As a Service Manager, you will lead the on-site Service facility at BMW Park Royal to consistently exceed customer expectations. You will take full responsibility for customers' vehicles during service or repair, ensure discipline, quality, and efficiency, and uphold the highest Health & Safety standards.
What awaits you?
Manage and coordinate the front of house and workshop team to deliver smooth, efficient daily operations in line with budget and objectives
Own the customer experience: handle interactions with courtesy and efficiency, resolve disputes in line with established processes and promote all available services
Maintain and communicate clear processes and controls for customers and staff; ensure compliance with Health & Safety requirements
Oversee WIP management, invoicing, costing, and financial performance in accordance with Group standards and SLAs
Lead proactive customer care, booking teleservice and lease vehicles per BMW Group SLA/KPIs; monitor and report on performance against targets (e.g. accessories per new car, Service Video Watch rate, mapping, and parts performance)
Conduct regular 1:1s with front of house, provide ongoing performance reviews, and drive a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
Ensure mandatory training and compliance is completed and tracked; manage debt and forecast financials as required
Build strong relationships with customers and staff; mentor, coach, and develop a positive, customer-centric team culture
Maintain consistent standards across the teams; sustain health and safety controls and documentation for RPM
What should you bring along?
Proven managerial experience in a motor industry service environment; strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
Customer-centric with excellent interpersonal skills; able to listen, quality needs, and adapt to customer demands
Disciplined, organised, and results-driven with a structured, methodical approach
Commercially aware with strong budgeting, performance measurement, and compliance focus
Inspirational, innovative, and able to develop opportunities and a positive team culture
Excellent English (spoken and written) with good numeracy skills (Maths GCSE or equivalent)
Exceptional customer handling and relationship-building capabilities
Strong problem solving, conflict management, and dispute resolution skills
Ability to influence others and drive service outcomes
Well-organised, able to work to deadlines, priorities, and targets
Commitment to health and safety, with practical knowledge of risk management
Full UK driving licence
What we offer.
Competitive salary and excellent bonus potential for exceptional performance
Our commitment to provide you with access to bespoke BMW/MINI training in our state-of-the-art training facility in Berkshire. This will allow you to perfect your skills and progress in your career with us
BMW Group Car & Bike Scheme - Access to industry leading company car scheme
BMW Group Pension Employer Contribution from 8% - 16%
BMW Group Career Progression opportunities
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Online Rewards Platform offering cashback and discounts at various retailers such as Apple, and many high street retailers.
Access to healthcare services e.g. Priory therapy, Physiotherapy, and Online GP services
Subsidised gym membership
Financial support for parking
Friends and Family Purchase Scheme - exclusive discounts available
Access to PALS - our employee preferential purchase scheme for BMW and MINI parts and accessories
If you're ready to lead with energy, integrity, and a clear vision for service excellence, we'd love to hear from you.
Note: This role requires on-site presence at Park Royal and a strong commitment to customer care, safety, and continuous improvement.
Working Pattern.
45 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8am - 6pm, with flexibility to meet the demands of the Aftersales Centre
Weekend working, you will be required to work on a Saturday via a rota with other site managers
25 Days annual leave, plus bank holidays
Application Process.
If you feel you fit the above criteria, we would be delighted to hear from you, in the first instance please apply by following the link: https://www.bmwgroup.jobs/gb/en/jobfinder/job-description-copy.186888.content.html
We place great importance on equal treatment and equal opportunities. Our recruiting decisions are based on the personality, experience, and skills of the applicants. Learn more here.
Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening checks, and the offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory results. These checks include references, right to work, IT system Compliance Integrity Check (COIN), CV, and relevant qualifications. Additional checks may include criminal records, adverse financial (credit), directorships, address verification, internet research, and/or driving licence. If you have any queries about these checks, please discuss them with us, and we will be happy to provide further details.
FIND BMW Park Lane
Address
- 70 Park Lane, London, W1K 7TT
Opening Hours
- Mon–Fri:09:00 - 18:00
- Sat: 09:00 - 17:00
- Sun:Closed
Phone
- 0370 700 5216
London, including surrounding areas Westminster, Kensington, Mayfair and Knightsbridge
Address
- 36-36a Cumberland Ave, Park Royal, London, NW10 7RQ
Opening Hours
- Mon–Fri:08:00 - 18:00
- Sat:08:00 - 16:00
- Sun:Closed
Phone
- 0370 700 5216, Option 3
London, including surrounding areas Westminster, Kensington, Mayfair and Knightsbridge
Address
- 70 Park Lane, London, W1K 7TT
Opening Hours
- Mon–Fri:09:00 - 18:00
- Sat:Closed
- Sun:Closed
Phone
- 0370 700 5216, Option 2
London, including surrounding areas Westminster, Kensington, Mayfair and Knightsbridge