Bodyshop Manager

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; West Wick; On-site; GBP 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A client in the automotive sector is seeking a Bodyshop Manager in Blackburn. You will be responsible for overseeing repairs, managing a team, and maintaining high standards of service. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a Bodyshop and strong leadership abilities. Attractive compensation package of up to £71,500, with numerous employee benefits including health insurance and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Refer a friend bonus

Life insurance & health insurance

Pension contributions

Employee assistance programme

Gym discounts

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in an Accident Repair Centre.
• Strong understanding of Automotive Bodyshop operations.
• Ability to motivate teams and ensure first-time fixes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the highest level of attention to vehicles for repair.
• Motivate the team and maintain workshop operations.
• Manage P&L for the Bodyshop.
• Communicate with the Regional Manager on job progress.

Skills

Experience as a Bodyshop Manager

Leadership Qualities

Strong Communication skills

Technical knowledge of Automotive Bodyshops

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Bodyshop Manager to join our Client based in Blackburn.

Our Client is offering the successful Bodyshop Manager On Target Earnings of £71,500.

The hours of work for this Bodyshop Manager role are Monday to Friday, 7am–5pm (50 hours per week including paid breaks).

Benefits:

- Accredited Living Wage Employer
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays!
- Refer a friend bonus
- Free fruit and pizza days
- Life insurance & health insurance
- Virtual GP and enhanced family-friendly pay
- Pension contributions
- Employee assistance programme (for you and your family)
- Wellbeing apps, gym discounts, cycle scheme
- Team events budget and recognition rewards
- Clean, modern working environment
- Career progression opportunities

Requirements:

- Have experience as a Bodyshop Manager within an Accident Repair Centre
- Have a strong knowledge of the workings of an Automotive Bodyshop
- Leadership Qualities and Supervisory Skills
- An up-to-date technical knowledge and skills
- Strong Communication skills with the ability to understand customer expectations

Responsibilities:

- Ensuring that all vehicles entering the site for repair receive the highest level of attention
- Motivate the team to take pride in their work and ensure a first-time fix
- Open and prepare the Workshop for daily operations commencing at 7am.
- Ensure that accurate updates are implemented into the system correctly.
- Maintaining effective relationships with colleagues, insurers, and manufacturers
- Taking responsibility for P&L of the Bodyshop
- Communicating with Regional Manager, on job progress and scheduling.

If you are interested in hearing more or wish to apply for this Bodyshop Manager Job; please send your CV to Cecily Calder quoting the job reference number.

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