Lead Automotive Technician - Bodyshop Gloucester

Enterprise Rent-A-Car; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle rental company in Gloucester is looking for a Lead Automotive Bodyshop Technician to manage staff and oversee vehicle repairs. You will ensure compliance with quality and safety standards while maintaining productivity in the Body Shop. Candidates should have NVQ level 3 in Body repairs, supervisory experience, and a driving license. This role offers competitive pay, career progression, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Structured Career Development

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Must hold a NVQ level 3 or City Of Guilds level 3 in Body repairs.
• A Full UK / Irish / EU Manual Driving Licence is required.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of staff and appraisal system.
• Responsible for collection and delivery of vehicles.
• Maintain Body Shop productivity standards.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Data analysis

Supervisory experience

Education

NVQ level 3 or City Of Guilds level 3 in Body repairs

Job description

Overview

Competitive Salary + Overtime + Career Progression

Join a Team That Keeps the UK Moving

Make Your Move and join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your work truly moves the world. At Enterprise Mobility, we operate one of the UK’s most diverse and dynamic vehicle fleets. Now, we’re looking for a skilled and motivated Lead Automotive Bodyshop Technician to join our Flex-E-Rent Gloucester team. If you’re passionate about vehicles and want to work in a supportive, forward-thinking environment, this is your opportunity to thrive.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Pay
• Structured Career Development
• Work-Life Balance – Monday to Friday schedule with no weekend shifts.
• Generous Leave – 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30+ with service + bank holidays + time off on your Birthday!
• Comprehensive Benefits – Including pension, life assurance, access to same day virtual private GP appointments & more!
• Employee Perks – Discounts on car hire, Cycle to Work scheme, paid volunteer days.

What Division will I be working in?

Enterprise Flex-E-Rent is our commercial vehicle rental division, providing services tailored to the needs of commercial vehicle hire customers from locations all across the UK and Ireland. Join our team and be one of the people driving our growth.

To help understand and find out more about our Flex-E-Rent division of Enterprise Mobility, please visit: Commercial Vehicle Hire | Enterprise Flex-E-Rent (flexerent.co.uk)

Location

Enterprise Flex-E-Rent, 38 Ashville Road, Gloucester, GL2 5DA

Responsibilities

What You’ll Be Doing:

The main purpose of this position is to oversee the day-to-day management of staff and the appraisal system, to be responsible for the collection and delivery of vehicles to and from branches and assigning work to body shop technicians.

Other responsibilities include:

• Maintaining Body Shop productivity at or above Enterprise Flex-R-rent requirements.
• Supervision of Body shop technicians pro-actively carrying out Appraisal requirements, training and competent person assessments.
• Maintaining BSI standards and processes to audit standards
• Ensure assessments using Audatex are prepared and presented within the terms of Enterprise Flex E Rent SL Agreements.
• Scheduling, authorising and monitoring of staff holidays, attendance and overtime.
• Ensuring all work carried out is in accordance with Enterprise Flex-E-Rent Health and Safety policy and also in accordance with Thatcham repair methods, risk assessments, SSOW, manual handling, and COSHH assessments.
• Ensuring Body Shop compliance with Enterprise Flex-E-Rent environmental policies
• Achieve and maintain Enterprise Flex-E-Rent Competent Person status for self and staff through training and monitoring of technicians
• Maintain training requirements to satisfy BSI requirements
• Ensuring good housekeeping within the Body Shop
• Ensuring the completion of all associated paperwork accurately as per Enterprise Flex-E-Rent Policy

Qualifications

• Must hold a NVQ level 3 or City Of Guilds level 3 in Body repairs
• A Full UK / Irish / EU Manual Driving Licence- and be willing to travel as part of the role
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• The ability to read and analyse data
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel.

Enterprise Mobility is a family-owned business that values its people. We invest in your growth, support your ambitions, and offer a stable, rewarding career path.

Apply now and take the next step in your journey with a company that puts technicians first. Should you require our relocation assistance please speak to a member of the Talent Acquisition Team for details.

Please note that all applicants must have the ability to pass a security check involving financial probity and basic criminality.