Bodyshop Manager

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to £60,000

Performance bonus potential (OTE £86,4

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Workplace pension scheme

Life insurance and discounts

Training & progression opportunities

Company discounts & rewards

Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd is seeking an experienced Bodyshop Manager to lead a large automotive accident repair centre in Avonmouth. You will report to the Area Manager and take full responsibility for a profitable, efficient operation.

The role offers a competitive salary up to £60,000 with a performance bonus potential and a comprehensive benefits package, including 25 days’ annual leave and pension. You will lead a big team of staff, ensure safety, productivity, and high customer service

Qualifications

• Must have proven recent or current experience as a Bodyshop Manager or similar senior accident repair position.
• Previous management experience preferred but ambitious candidates may progress.
• Strong leadership, communication and team-development skills.
• Methodical, organised and commercially focused approach.
• Self-motivation with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Full UK driving licence with minimal points.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the accident repair centre.
• Lead, motivate and develop a large team of staff across front-of-house, administration and customer service.
• Maintain efficient processes across the business.
• Ensure the bodyshop operates safely, productively and profitably.
• Monitor performance and deliver high standards of customer service.
• Collaborate with the Area Manager to drive improvements and site success.
• Provide training and development for team members.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Organisational skills

Commercial focus

Self-motivation

Driving licence

Job description

We are recruiting an experienced Bodyshop Manager to lead our large automotive accident repair centre in Avonmouth. Reporting directly to the Area Manager, you will take full responsibility for the efficient, profitable and successful operation of the site.

Benefits:

• Competitive starting salary of up to £60,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Centre performance-related bonus scheme with annual on-target earnings of £86,400.
• 25 days' annual leave plus eight bank holidays.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Life insurance and discounts across a range of external platforms.
• Recognition rewards, referral incentives, free fruit and pizza, and additional internal benefits.
• Excellent training, development and career progression opportunities.
• The opportunity to join a forward-thinking accident repair group.
• Monday to Friday working hours, 7:00am to 5:00pm, including paid breaks.

Duties:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the accident repair centre.
• Lead, motivate and develop a large team of productive staff, front-of-house colleagues, administrators and customer service personnel.
• Maintain efficient and effective processes across all areas of the business.
• Ensure the bodyshop operates safely, productively and profitably.
• Monitor performance and deliver consistently high standards of customer service.
• Work closely with the Area Manager to identify improvements and support the continued success of the site.
• Provide training, guidance and development for team members.

Requirements:

• Proven recent or current experience as a Bodyshop Manager or in a similar senior accident repair position.
• Previous management experience is preferred, although we will consider ambitious candidates ready to progress into a Bodyshop Manager role.
• Strong leadership, communication and team-development skills.
• A methodical, organised and commercially focused approach.
• Self-motivation and the ability to manage multiple operational priorities.
• A full UK driving licence with minimal points.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Bodyshop Manager to join a successful automotive accident repair operation and make a genuine impact on its continued growth.