Bodyshop Manager

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

Job summary

Clear Automotive Recruitment Solutions Limited is seeking a Bodyshop Manager for a permanent Liverpool role. You will oversee the daily operations of a busy accident repair site, lead a team of technicians, estimators and supervisors, and drive safety, performance and profitability.

The role requires experience in accident repair, a strong leadership style and the ability to achieve CSI targets. Salary ranges from £55,000–£60,000 with an OTE up to £80,000 and offers a high bonus earning

Qualifications

• Experience in the accident repair market at managerial level.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• BSI approved site experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of site health and safety, financials and customer service.
• Recruitment and KPI delivery experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the on-site team of specialists and administrative staff.
• Oversee full site operations, health & safety, performance, finances and customer service.
• Recruit and drive KPIs with senior management.
• Meet Key to Key and CSI targets and promote a positive work ethic.
• Lead daily production meetings and manage supplier relationships.
• Control resources and costs to optimise profitability.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Health & safety

Budgeting

KPIs & performance

Customer service

Recruitment

Leadership by example

Team management

Tools

Autoflow BMS

Audatex estimating

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

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, 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

• 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

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