General Manager - Automotive De-Fleet

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

Job summary

A leading automotive company is seeking a General Manager for their de-fleet site in Newark on Trent. The role offers a base salary of £75,000 and requires experience in managing a large automotive bodyshop. Responsibilities include overseeing site performance, managing Bodyshop Managers, and ensuring high-quality customer satisfaction. The position promises a stable and supportive environment for career growth.

Benefits

Access to earnings in advance

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing a large automotive de-fleet or bodyshop environment at a senior level.
• Proven ability to lead and develop multiple site teams and manage operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee performance of sites ensuring efficient production.
• Report on management information including production levels.
• Manage Bodyshop Managers in their day-to-day running of sites.
• Develop talent within the company by working closely with managers.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and financial performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Forecasting

KPI Setting

Job description

Overview

General Manager - Automotive De-Fleet Site

(Overseeing the Bodyshop Managers)

Salary: £75,000 Base

Location: Newark on Trent

Fantastic opportunity to lead a large automotive de-fleet site. This is a Monday - Friday, permanent position. Candidates should have similar experience within a large de-fleet or accident repair centre. Access a portion of your earnings in advance every month. Leading name in the industry.

Please contact Rochelle on #removed# for more information

If you're an experienced General Manager looking for a fresh challenge, this could be a great fit. This is a chance to take the lead on a site that is still growing, overseeing up to 200 employees at its peak. The client is backed by renowned manufacturer approvals and equipped with modern, high-tech kit to help you and your team deliver top-quality work.

You'll be someone who knows how to run a smooth, efficient site and bodyshop with a strong handle on both people and process.

You'll be joining a business that really understands the automotive repair market. It's a stable, supportive environment where career growth is encouraged and your contribution will be genuinely valued.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the performance of the sites ensuring efficient production and accurate forecasting
• Reporting of management information to include production levels, parts, paint and staffing levels
• Effectively manage Bodyshop Managers assisting them with the day to day running of their sites ensuring the production targets are met and colleagues at those sites are supported and managed in line with company policies, procedures and best practice
• Working closely with the Bodyshop Managers to ensure consistent performance management and development of colleagues
• To strengthen the overall capability of the company, work closely with Bodyshop Managers on identifying and growing talent
• Youll have full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the site - everything from health & safety and financial performance to customer satisfaction and team morale. That includes setting targets, monitoring KPIs, and ensuring work is completed efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards

• Strong leadership, a sharp eye on costs and productivity, and the ability to deal with any issues are all part of the package
• In short, this is a hands-on leadership role where your impact will be felt across the entire business

Requirements / Qualifications

• Experience managing a large automotive de-fleet or bodyshop environment at a senior level
• Proven ability to lead and develop multiple site teams and manage day-to-day operations, health & safety, and financial performance
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience in forecasting, KPI setting, and delivering high-quality customer satisfaction

Contact

IND123

If you would like to discuss the Automotive General Manager position in more detail, please call Rochelle at Clear Automotive on #removed# for a confidential chat.

Additional skills / roles considered

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.