Bodyshop Manager

Clear Automotive Recruitment Solutions Limited; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive repair group in Stratford-upon-Avon is seeking a Bodyshop Manager to oversee daily operations, manage a skilled team, and drive performance in a high-performing BSI approved site. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of the repair process, and a results-oriented approach. This permanent role offers a competitive salary package including car allowance and the chance to work in a thriving environment.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Access to earnings in advance

Qualifications

• Vast knowledge of the repair and claims process.
• Strong leadership and excellent people management skills.
• High level of business acumen and results-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage on-site team of experts including Paint Sprayers and Technicians.
• Ensure Health and Safety compliance and set performance targets.
• Manage recruitment and drive financial and operational performance.

Skills

Panel Beater

Bodyshop MET

Vehicle Painter

Accident repair

Bodyshop Manager

Tools

Autoflow BMS

Audatex estimating system

Job description

Bodyshop Manager

£60,000 OTE £85,000 + Car Allowance

Stratford Upon Avon

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

Please contact Rochelle on (phone number removed) for more information

The Role: Bodyshop Manager

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

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 (Technicians)
• 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
• You will provide strong leadership to direct reports and all site employees, to drive performance and achieve or exceed all financial and operational targets.
• Understand the business needs, the accounts, reports and KPI's
• Effectively manage site resources and costs in order to optimise capability and profitability
• Monitor individual productive performance to minimise non-productive time.
• 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 industryIND123

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.

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