Prep Centre Manager: Drive Efficiency & Team Growth

The Bowker Motor Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

25 days holiday

Birthday day off

Company pension

Vehicle salary sacrifice

Discount shopping platform

On-site parking

Training funded

Job summary

Bowker Motor Group in Preston Docklands is recruiting a Preparation Centre Manager to lead the busy preparation centre at our BMW/MINI Centre. The role reports to the Service Manager and requires hands-on leadership, excellent communication and the ability to coordinate scheduling, resources and repairs.

You will work with Sales Managers and Workshop Manager to maximise efficiency, ensure on-time completion, and foster a safe, productive environment.

Qualifications

• Previous Workshop Controller or Bodyshop Controller experience.
• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and people management abilities.
• Positive attitude and a good team player.
• Willing to train staff and meet targets and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation of the Preparation Centre.
• Coordinate workshop loading and monitor repair progress.
• Estimate mechanical, paint and wheel repairs.
• Drive productivity, efficiency, quality and profitability.
• Collaborate with the Service Manager, Workshop Control and Sales Managers.
• Promote health and safety, compliance and quality across the Prep Centre.
• Monitor performance and pursue continuous improvement initiatives.
• Plan available workshop/paint/wheel repair hours to maximise labour sales.

Skills

Self-motivated

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Effective communication

Well-presented

Job description

Bowker Motor Group in Preston Docklands is recruiting a Preparation Centre Manager to lead the busy preparation centre at our BMW/MINI Centre. The role reports to the Service Manager and requires hands-on leadership, excellent communication and the ability to coordinate scheduling, resources and repairs.

You will work with Sales Managers and Workshop Manager to maximise efficiency, ensure on-time completion, and foster a safe, productive environment.