Bodyshop Manager

Clear Automotive; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High bonus earning potential

BSI approved site

Job summary

Clear Automotive in Liverpool is seeking an experienced Bodyshop Manager to oversee daily operations at a high-performing site in the accident repair market.

The role requires leadership of a skilled on-site team, responsibility for Health & Safety, performance, finances, and customer service, with a strong focus on KPIs and profitability. A background with Autoflow BMS and Audatex is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in the accident repair market and managing a repair site.
• Experience leading a BSI approved site.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the on-site team of specialists and admin staff.
• Oversee site operations including Health & Safety, performance management, financials and customer service; set targets.
• Recruitment and delivery against KPIs with senior management support.
• Ensure Key to Key and CSI targets are met or exceeded.
• Lead and develop reports, accounts, and KPI tracking for profitability and efficiency.
• Manage site resources and costs to optimise capability and profitability.
• Hold daily production meetings with team leaders, parts and reception staff.
• Develop strong supplier relationships and resolve customer issues.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Health & Safety

Performance management

Financial management

Customer service

Recruitment

KPI delivery

Tools

Autoflow BMS

Audatex estimating system

Job description

Bodyshop Manager

£55,000 - £60,000 OTE £80,000

Liverpool

• Permanent position, Monday to Friday,
• Successful and high performing team
• BSI approved site
• High bonus earning potential

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, 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

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 (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 industry

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.