Bodyshop Manager

JR United Kingdom; Northwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

JR United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Bodyshop Manager for their Northwich location. The successful candidate will oversee repair operations, manage a team, and handle quality control while maintaining high standards of customer service and productivity. Benefits include a company car, extensive training opportunities, and a competitive holiday allowance. We are looking for a proactive and organized individual with a strong background in the motor industry.

Benefits

Company car

Phone and laptop

33 days' annual holiday allowance

Private healthcare

Generous discounts on vehicle purchases, services, parts, rentals, insurance, and more

Workplace pension

Extensive training opportunities

Access to a GP 24/7

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a management role in the automotive sector.
• Full, clean driving licence held for a minimum of one year.
• Previous Audatex estimating experience.

Responsibilities

• Managing a team in the accident repair and SMART repair centres.
• Carrying out quality control checks.
• Estimating and invoicing using Audatex.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Leadership

Attention to Detail

Proactive Attitude

Computer Literacy

Job description

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We're recruiting for a confident and experienced Bodyshop Manager to work at our Bodyshop in Northwich.
We offer:

• A company car
• Phone and laptop
• 33 days' annual holiday allowance
• Private healthcare
• Generous discounts on vehicle purchases, services, parts, rentals, insurance and more
• Workplace pension
• Extensive training opportunities
• Simplyhealth - all employees have access to a GP 24/7 and can claim money back on medical and dental treatments

Hours
Full time: Monday - Friday 8am - 5.30pm and alternate Saturdays 8am - 12pm
About the role
As an Arnold Clark Bodyshop Manager, you will be responsible for the smooth and effective running of our accident repair and SMART repair centres, dealing with customers and working as a team to restore cars to their former glory.
We're looking for someone who has previous experience in the motor industry; you will also be proactive and organised with the ability to meet and exceed targets while managing a team.
Day-to-day-duties

• Managing a team
• Carrying out bodyshop quality control checks
• Carrying out updates to internal systems
• Estimating and invoicing using Audatex
• Motivating your team to achieve targets and maximising productivity
• Making sure everyone adheres to company policy and health and safety best practice, including housekeeping

Essential skills

• 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

Our Culture
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.
To find out more about Life at Arnold Clark , visit our website.
Employment within the Arnold Clark Group is offered subject to satisfactory reference and disclosure check.

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