Bodyshop Manager

Halo Accident Repair Centre Ltd; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

All staff pay includes breaks

Health Insurance

Employee assistance programme

Pension contributions

Life Insurance

Paid breaks

Birthday/recognition rewards

Training and development

Job summary

Responsibilities include daily start-up, task delegation, equipment and stock management, and maintaining accurate progress updates for customers. The role offers training, development opportunities and a strong emphasis on service excellence.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Confident communicator who can collaborate effectively.
• Proficient in IT and technology; good understanding of repair processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the workshop starts at 7am and operates efficiently.
• Hold daily morning meetings to delegate tasks and set targets.
• Oversee use of equipment, uniforms and tools to support staff wellbeing.
• Discuss vehicle status with Regional Manager and manage on-site vehicles.
• Update customers with accurate repair progress in CJS.
• Order parts at least 3 business days in advance.
• Manage work volume for current and incoming vehicles.
• Ensure 10-stage repair images are captured for each job pack.
• Monitor wet and dry stock levels and maintain quality control.

Skills

Self-motivated

Organised

Confident communicator

IT proficiency

Understanding of repair processes

Tools

Repair workshop IT systems

Job description

Hours: 50 hours per week including paid breaks, 7am-5pm Monday to Friday

Halo is the industry leading UK-based accident repair group, with 39 established accident repair centresacross the UK and we arestill growing.

Partnered with IRS (Intelligent Repair Services) based in Germany, who are the largest provider of accident claim services in Europe, this partnership provides Halo with an unrivalled platform and the resource for excellent training, development and employee packages!

We are looking for a Bodyshop Manager to join our Accident Repair Centre in York. The Bodyshop Manager plays a pivotal role ensuring the smooth running of the workshop, whilst maintaining Halo’s quality, customer service and speed of repairs. They will report to and work closely with the Regional Manager. You will work efficiently in a modern fast-paced clean environment, collaborating as a team player and consistently meeting tight deadlines.

Take a look at what you will be doing here!

We are creating the next generation of repair centres, driven by a passion for service, quality, and customer focus, and we want you to be a part of it!

The role will include, but is not limited to the following tasks:

• Ensure the team is ready to begin work at 7am, including opening the workshop and turning on all equipment.
• Hold daily morning meetings with the team to delegate tasks, communicate the day’s targets, and address any issues.
• Oversee the correct use of equipment, uniforms, and tools to support staff well-being.
• Discuss vehicle status and potential challenges with the Regional Manager, including vehicles on-site and those due in.
• Update CJS to provide customers with accurate repair progress updates.
• Order parts for upcoming vehicles at least 3 business days in advance.
• Manage the work volume for vehicles due in and currently on-site.
• Ensure all vehicles have 10-stage repair images for a complete and accurate job pack.
• Monitor and manage wet and dry stock levels.
• Maintain quality control of repairs throughout each stage of the process.

What are we looking for?

• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and highly organised with a strong attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with the ability to collaborate effectively.
• Proficient in IT and technology.
• Strong understanding of repair processes.
• A cooperative team player who values understanding and supporting others.

Our Values:

• Accredited Living Wage Employer
• Employee assistance programme for you and your family
• Health and wellbeing apps
• Retail and restaurant discount and cashback
• Life Insurance
• Health Insurance
• VirtualGP
• Enhanced family friendly pay such as maternity and paternity
• Free fruit and pizza
• Employee recognition rewards
• Team Event Budget (do something fun together!)
• Discounted LV insurance
• Get appreciated for your time with paid breaks
• We invest in YOU with opportunities for career progression
• Pension contributions
• Work within a modern and clean working environment
• And we are always open to hearing what our people want!

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. Throughout the recruitment process we want all candidates to be at their best. We are an inclusive workplace, where staff respect one another, feel valued for their differences and can be themselves.