Bodyshop Manager

The Vella Group; Penrith; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Bodyshop Manager to lead their team in delivering exceptional vehicle repair services. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the company's growth and innovation within the accident repair sector. You will be responsible for promoting the company's core values, ensuring high-quality repairs, and maximizing profits. Join a forward-thinking organization that values teamwork and provides extensive training and benefits, including a company car and access to exclusive discounts. If you are passionate about the automotive industry and ready to take on a leadership role, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Company Car

Company bonus scheme

Internal and external training

Pension scheme

Death in service insurance

Enhanced maternity pay

Enhanced paternity pay

Perkbox - exclusive discounts

Medicash - free healthcare

Childcare vouchers

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of bodyshop repair methodology and site management.
• Ability to work under pressure and support a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Promote core values and ensure staff adherence.
• Initiate strategic plans for customer service and quality repairs.
• Maximize company profits and cooperate with internal teams.

Skills

Bodyshop repair methodology

Team management

Customer service excellence

High-pressure environment adaptability

Technical competence

BSI requirements knowledge

Job description

The Vella Group is a well-established accident repair specialist with over 30 years of experience, helping people get their vehicles back on the road after an accident. We pride ourselves on providing a quality service which has resulted in our success and growth.

As a recognised industry leader, The Vella Group currently operates 18 sites with ambition to grow ever further in the future. Now is an exciting time to join as we embark on a journey of expansion and innovation within the industry!

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A BODYSHOP MANAGER:

1. Promote the company’s core values and ensure staff follow in the same footsteps.
2. Support the ongoing development of a high performing team.
3. Initiate strategic plans to ensure exceptional customer service is met and maintain the agreed KPIs whilst ensuring repairs are being completed to the highest quality.
4. Ensure company profits are maximised to the best ability.
5. Cooperate with the internal teams on a regular basis.

ABOUT YOU:

1. You have strong methodology knowledge ideally within the Bodyshop repair industry.
2. Experience with managing a site/Bodyshop and people.
3. Ability to work in a high pressured and fast paced environment.
4. You are willing to go the extra mile to provide practical support and demonstrate technical competence.
5. Ideally, you are familiar with BSI requirements.

BENEFITS FOR A BODYSHOP MANAGER:

1. Company Car
2. Invitation to the company bonus scheme.
3. Internal and external training
4. Pension scheme and death in service insurance
5. Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
6. Perkbox - Access to hundreds of exclusive discounts and rewards
7. Medicash - Free healthcare scheme
8. Childcare vouchers or workplace nursery benefit