Bodyshop Manager

Clear Automotive Recruitment Solutions Limited; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Bodyshop Manager in Swindon to oversee daily operations of a successful repair site. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accident repair, manage a team of experts, and ensure performance targets are met. Responsibilities include site management, recruitment, and financial oversight. This permanent, full-time position offers an OTE of £85,000 plus a car allowance. Apply now for a chance to join a thriving team.

Benefits

Monthly car allowance

Access earnings in advance

Qualifications

• Experience in managing an efficient BSI approved site.
• Strong background in accident repair.
• Knowledge of repair and claims processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the on-site team including various specialists.
• Oversee financials, health and safety, and customer service.
• Recruit and manage performance against KPIs.

Skills

Repair process knowledge

People management skills

Business acumen

Results driven

Site management experience

Tools

Autoflow BMS

Audatex estimating system

Job description

Bodyshop Manager

£55,000 OTE £85,000 + Car Allowance

Swindon

Permanent position, Monday to Friday

Monthly Car allowance

Access a portion of your earnings in advance every month

Leading name in the industry

Successful and high performing team

BSI approved site

Contact Rochelle on (phone number removed) for more information

Role Overview

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

• Manage the on-site team of experts – Paint Sprayers, Panel Beaters, MET Technicians, Estimator and all administrative staff (Technicians)
• Entire site management, including Health and Safety, Performance Management, Financials and Customer Service setting targets
• Recruitment and delivery against key performance indicators with senior management team
• Ensuring Key to Key and CSI targets are met or exceeded
• Provide strong leadership to direct reports and all site employees to drive performance and achieve financial and operational targets
• Understand business needs, accounts, reports and KPI's
• Effectively manage site resources and costs to optimise capability and profitability
• Monitor individual productive performance to minimise non-productive time
• Establish, maintain and promote good working relationships 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
• Deal with any customer issues

Qualifications & Experience

• Vast knowledge and experience of the repair process and claims process
• Natural leader with excellent people management skills
• High level of business acumen
• Results driven
• Previous experience of site management within the Accident repair industry
• Ideally familiar with the Autoflow BMS and Audatex estimating system

Additional Skill Sets (Optional)

• 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

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