Bodyshop Manager

Clear Automotive; Preston; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing automotive repair group in Preston is seeking a Bodyshop Manager to oversee daily operations. This role requires extensive experience in the accident repair market along with strong leadership and management skills. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £60,000 and an OTE of £90,000, alongside additional benefits including a company car and 33 days of annual leave.

Benefits

Company Car

Laptop

Phone

Pension

Childcare vouchers

Perkbox

Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in the repair process and claims process.
• Site management experience in the accident repair industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage the on-site team of experts.
• Oversee entire site management including health and safety.
• Recruitment and performance management.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Business acumen

Results-driven

Tools

Autoflow BMS

Audatex estimating system

Job description

Bodyshop Manager

Up to £60,000 Basic OTE £90,000 + Company Car EV or allowance

Preston

• Permanent position, Monday to Friday
• Company Car, Laptop, Phone, Pension, Childcare vouchers, Perkbox
• Excellent basic salary, additional bonus and attractive benefits package.
• 33 days annual leave Inc Bank holidays

Please contact Rochelle on #removed# for more information

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 the site.

Our client has 17 sites and is a growing business, with a great reputation in the Northwest. are recruiting for an experienced Automotive Bodyshop manager, who is competent in managing an efficient, BSI approved site. A strong bodyshop / accident repair background is essential

The Role: Bodyshop Manager

Your role will be varied and all-encompassing with the below duties. For a full job specification please contact Clear Automotive.

• As a Bodyshop Manager you will Manage the on-site team of experts - Paint Sprayers, Panel Beaters, MET Technicians, Estimator and all administrative staff
• 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
• 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: Bodyshop Manager

• 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

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.