Bodyshop Manager

Clear Automotive; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive repair company in Basingstoke is looking for an experienced Bodyshop Manager to oversee operations at their successful repair site. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the accident repair market, with excellent leadership and people management skills. You will manage the on-site team, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards while meeting performance and financial targets. A competitive salary package of £50,000 - £75,000 plus car allowance is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing an accident repair site with a strong bodyshop background.
• Proven track record in site management within the accident repair industry.
• Ability to manage site resources and costs effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations and on-site team to achieve performance targets.
• Ensure Health and Safety compliance and financial management.
• Recruit and lead the on-site team while optimizing performance.

Skills

People management skills

Excellent leadership

Business acumen

Knowledge of repair and claims process

Results driven mentality

Tools

Autoflow BMS

Audatex estimating system

Job description

Bodyshop Manager

Basingstoke

£50,000 - £75,000 + Car Allowance

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Bodyshop Manager / General Manager who possesses the experience and knowledge of working in the accident repair market, to join a growing repair group, overseeing the daily operations of a very successful repair site.

Our client is an expert within the accident repair market and due to exponential growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced Automotive Bodyshop manager, who is experienced in managing an efficient, BSI approved site. A strong bodyshop / accident repair background is essential.

Responsibilities

• As a Bodyshop Manager you will manage the on-site team of experts - Paint Sprayers, Panel Beaters, MET Technicians, Estimator and all administrative staff (Technicians)
• Your key responsibilities will include entire site management, which includes Health and Safety, Performance Management, Financials and Customer Service and setting targets
• Ideally familiar with the Autoflow BMS and Audatex estimating system
• Leading by example and promoting a positive work ethic
• You will be responsible for recruitment and delivering against key performance indicators with the help your senior management team
• Ensuring Key to Key and CSI targets are met or exceeded
• You will provide strong leadership to direct reports and all site employees, to drive performance and achieve or exceed all financial and operational targets
• Understand the business needs, the accounts, reports and KPI's
• Effectively manage site resources and costs in order to optimise capability and profitability
• Monitor individual productive performance to minimise non-productive time
• Establish, maintain and promote good working relations with key personnel
• Hold daily production meetings to ensure work completion targets with team leaders, parts and reception staff
• Actively and efficiently manage work provider and supplier relationships
• Dealing with any customer issues

What we are looking for

• A vast knowledge and experience of the repair process and claims process
• A natural leader and someone who possesses excellent people management skills
• A high level of business acumen
• Results driven
• Previous experience of site management within the Accident repair industry

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If you would like to discuss the General Bodyshop Manager position in more detail, then please call Rochelle at Clear Automotive on #removed# for a confidential chat.

We are also looking for candidates with the following skill sets: Panel Beater, Panel Technician, Bodyshop MET, Bodyshop Mechanic, Vehicle Painter, Vehicle Paint Sprayer, Vehicle Prepper, Paint Prepper, Bodyshop Technicians, Accident repair, Vehicle body repair, coach builder, VDA, Vehicle Damage Assessor, Bodyshop Estimator, Production Manager, Vehicle Technician, Workshop Controller, Bodyshop Controller, SMART Repairer and Bodyshop Manager, Regional and General Manager, Service Advisor, Service Manager, Parts Advisor, Parts Manager and more.