Assistant Bodyshop Manager

ARNOLD CLARK AUTOMOBILES LIMITED; Northwich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive service provider in Northwich is seeking an organised Assistant Bodyshop Manager to support operations at their accident repair centre. The successful candidate will liaise with customers, manage a team, and ensure quality control. Ideal applicants have prior experience in the automotive sector, strong communication skills, and the ability to motivate staff. This role offers competitive OTE plus benefits and a commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Benefits

Up to £50,000 OTE plus benefits

Enhanced Saturday rates

Private healthcare

Generous employee discounts

33 days' annual leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar management role in the automotive sector.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to motivate staff to reach targets.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with customers and dealing with their requirements.
• Carrying out bodyshop quality control checks.
• Managing a team of staff alongside the Bodyshop Manager.

Skills

Customer service

Staff motivation

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Tools

Audatex

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

We're recruiting for an organised Assistant Bodyshop Manager to help with the running of our Bodyshop in Northwich. As an Arnold Clark Assistant Bodyshop Manager, you'll be responsible for helping the smooth and effective running of our accident repair centres alongside the Bodyshop Manager, dealing with customers and working as a team to restore cars to their former glory.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with customers and dealing with their requirements, delivering excellent customer service at all times
• Liaising with the Bodyshop Manager to manage a team of staff
• Carrying out bodyshop quality control checks
• Carrying out updates to internal systems
• Estimating and invoicing using Audatex
• Motivating your staff to achieve targets and maximising productivity
• Making sure everyone adheres to company policy and health and safety best practice including housekeeping

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar management role in the automotive sector
• Good computer literacy
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• A positive and proactive attitude
• High levels of organisation and attention to detail
• Ability to motivate staff to reach targets
• Previous Audatex estimating experience
• A full, clean driving licence, held for a minimum of one year

Nice to have (but not essential): A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Arnold Clark is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, unique perspectives and multiple approaches are celebrated. We care about our employees and our communities, we nurture talent and encourage ambition, and we are passionate about people who take pride in their work. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do - diverse in our make-up, united in our goals.

Employment within the Arnold Clark Group is offered subject to satisfactory reference and disclosure check.

Benefits

• Up to £50,000 OTE plus benefits
• Enhanced Saturday rates paid
• Vauxhall, Northwich
• Starting from 33 days' annual leave (with room to grow)
• Flexible hours
• Toolbox cover
• Generous employee discounts
• Opportunities to review your salary yearly
• Private healthcare and sick pay cover
• Maternity and paternity packages

Hours Full time: Monday - Friday 8am - 5.30pm and alternate Saturdays 8am - 12pm. Every Arnold Clark employee is entitled to a wide range of benefits, including: Discount on new and used vehicles Contributory pension scheme.

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