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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 12, 2026.

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Micheldever Group is a UK tyre wholesaler, distributor and retailer based at Micheldever Station near Winchester in Hampshire, which supplies more than 6,000 independent retailers and runs the Protyre chain of fast-fit and mechanical garages. Founded in 1972 by Tony Todd as Micheldever Tyre & Auto Services, it sells around six million tyres a year from a network of 14 distribution sites, employs about 2,100 people and has been owned by Sumitomo Rubber Industries since 2017. It hires warehouse operatives, delivery drivers, tyre and MOT technicians, retail assistants, customer service advisors and area and operations managers.

Vacancy Type: Full Time / Permanent

Application Deadline: Thursday, December 24, 2026

Protyre Autocare is a fast-growing national automotive company offering superb training and development opportunities. We are currently seeking a commercial minded technical Centre Manager to join our growing team.

TheCentre Manager will be responsible for delivering the company business objectives through effective management and co-ordination of the Centre.

  • Must have: Full Clean UK Driving Licence, held for at least 6 months (age restrictions may apply - points or offences may affect your application)

  • Previous experience in a similar role.

  • Benefits: A chance to earn a regular bonus. Career development: we offer a variety of fully funded IMI courses. Staff discounts on servicing, tyres, and MOTs. Retail vouchers, Finder’s fee, Life Insurance, Pension, Eye Care Vouchers, Buy/Sell Holiday, Flu Jab, Employee Assistant Program.Long Service Recognition, Enhance Maternity and Paternity, Cycle to Work, Charity Match. Employee of the month; a chance to win a £50 voucher. Centre of the month; a chance to win a race at your local go-karting track.

About the role:

  • Managing and motivating the team, driving the teams’ sales and providing training to the team when necessary

  • Maximise the customer conversion rate by ensuring all team members utilise the company telephone technique and call-back procedures

  • Leading the operation and daily running of the depot

  • Maintain the security of the branch, its stock, assets, customer information, and takings.

  • Maintain accurate stock control systems and processes and make available for audit in accordance with company guidelines.

  • Ensure that equipment and machinery is maintained and serviced routinely to allow safe operation.

  • Ensure stock deliveries are stored and booked into stock on the day of delivery.

About you:

  • The ideal candidate will have proven success as a Centre Manager or Assistant Centre Manager within the Automotive industry.

  • Demonstrable success within a sales environment

  • Technical or Mechanical experience / Automotive knowledge

  • Experience of managing multiple priorities

  • Working knowledge of relevant Health & Safety requirements

  • A good understanding of car technology

  • Outstanding customer service skills

  • Experience of account management

  • A full UK Driving Licence

Why join Protyre Autocare?

Protyre Autocare is the UK’s fastest growing supplier and fitter of tyres and automotive services, fitting over 1 million tyres every year through our fast-fit centres. We offer a wide variety of careers from Administrative to Mechanical, Digital to Financial and many other exciting roles within the motor industry. Protyre Autocare is the retail branch of The Micheldever Group. Micheldever Tyre Services (MTS)

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