Bodyshop Manager

Clear Automotive Recruitment Solutions Limited; Preston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment solutions company is seeking a Bodyshop Manager in Preston. The successful candidate will manage a team of experts, ensure compliance with Health and Safety, meet performance targets, and possess strong industry knowledge. This permanent role offers a competitive salary, benefits package, and the opportunity to lead a reputable site in the Northwest.

Benefits

Company Car

Laptop

Phone

Pension

Childcare vouchers

Perkbox

Qualifications

• A vast knowledge and experience of the repair process and claims process.
• Results driven with previous experience in site management within the accident repair industry.
• A natural leader with excellent people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage an on-site team including Paint Sprayers, Panel Beaters, and MET Technicians.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety and set performance targets.
• Recruit staff and manage work provider and supplier relationships.

Skills

People management skills

Business acumen

Knowledge of repair and claims process

Tools

Autoflow BMS

Audatex

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 (phone number removed) for more information.

Our client

Our client has 17 sites and is a growing business, with a great reputation in the Northwest. They 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 following 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 delivery against key performance indicators with the help of 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. Deal 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 IND123

Contact

For a confidential chat, call Rochelle at Clear Automotive on (phone number removed).

Skill sets

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.