General Manager - Automotive De-Fleet

Clear Automotive Recruitment Solutions Limited; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive recruitment firm is seeking a General Manager for their de-fleet site in Newark on Trent. The role involves overseeing bodyshop managers, ensuring efficient production, and managing site performance. Candidates must have substantial experience in similar environments and proven leadership skills to handle multiple teams. This is a permanent position with a competitive salary focusing on strong cost control and productivity.

Benefits

Access a portion of your earnings in advance every month

Manufacturer approvals and modern, high-tech equipment

Qualifications

• Candidates must have similar experience within a large de-fleet or accident repair centre.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to develop and manage multiple site teams.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the performance of the sites to ensure efficient production and accurate forecasting.
• Reporting management information including production levels, parts, paint and staffing levels.
• Effectively manage Bodyshop Managers to ensure production targets are met.
• Work closely with Bodyshop Managers for performance management and development.
• Identify and grow talent within the company.
• Full responsibility for day-to-day running of the site, including health & safety and financial performance.
• Set targets, monitor KPIs, and ensure work is completed efficiently.
• Lead with strong cost control and productivity focus.
• Participate in a hands-on leadership role across the business.

Job description

Overview

General Manager - Automotive De-Fleet Site (Overseeing the Bodyshop Managers)

£75,000 Base Salary • Newark on Trent • Monday - Friday • Permanent position

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the performance of the sites, ensuring efficient production and accurate forecasting
• Reporting management information to include production levels, parts, paint and staffing levels
• Effectively manage Bodyshop Managers, assisting them with day-to-day running of their sites to ensure production targets are met and colleagues are supported and managed in line with company policies, procedures and best practice
• Work closely with Bodyshop Managers to ensure consistent performance management and development of colleagues
• Strengthen overall capability of the company by identifying and growing talent with Bodyshop Managers
• Full responsibility for day-to-day running of the site, including health & safety, financial performance, customer satisfaction, and team morale
• Set targets, monitor KPIs, and ensure work is completed efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards
• Lead with strong cost control, productivity focus, and effective issue resolution
• Participate in a hands-on leadership role with impact across the business

Qualifications / Experience

• Candidates must have similar experience within a large de-fleet or accident repair centre
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to develop and manage multiple site teams

Additional Information

• Access a portion of your earnings in advance every month
• Leading name in the industry with manufacturer approvals and modern, high-tech kit
• IND123
• Please contact Rochelle on (phone number removed) for more information