Regional Bodyshop Team Leader

BCA Group; Scotland; On-site; GBP 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive services provider is seeking a Regional Bodyshop Team Leader in Scotland. This role involves leading a team of technicians, ensuring efficient operations and high-quality standards. Ideal candidates should have extensive body shop experience and strong leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including a pension scheme and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Company Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave

Access to trained Mental Health First Aiders

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of team leadership or supervisory experience in a body shop environment.
• At least 5 years of extensive experience within a body shop role.
• Full UK Driving Licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the team of bodyshop technicians to maintain high standards.
• Coordinate daily workloads and monitor progress to meet operational targets.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to develop team skills.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Regional Bodyshop Team Leader

Location: Scotland (desirable would be Glasgow / Livingstone area)

Shift: Monday-Friday 45 hours per week 8:00am-5:30pm

Salary: £48,148.00

Join the UK’s largest B2B used vehicle service. At BCA, we’re altogether, more. More than just your average vehicle remarketing company. We’re Europe's largest vehicle remarketing business, the backbone of the UK’s automotive supply chain, and the best place to build the career you want.

We’re looking for down-to-earth go-getters, who are ready to make their mark on the automotive industry. Our Site Operations teams play a vital role across our business. Here you can build on your knowledge and find your specialty at one of our sites or on the road – the opportunities are endless.

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Regional Bodyshop Team Leader to join our team in Scotland. As a Regional VE Team Leader, you will be responsible for leading and supporting our body shop teams, ensuring smooth daily operations and high standards of quality.

You will oversee a team of body shop technicians, providing guidance, motivation, and support to meet production targets and KPIs. This role involves hands-on leadership, ensuring that safety, quality, and efficiency are maintained across the team.

You will report directly to the Regional Duty Manager.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead and support the team of bodyshop technicians, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently, safely, and to high standards.
• Coordinate daily workloads, monitor progress, and address any issues to meet operational targets.
• Provide on-the-job guidance, training, and mentoring to develop team skills and performance.
• Manage team communications, conduct briefings, and promote a positive work environment.
• Support your line manager with HR functions such as managing staff absences, holiday and performance reviews.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations and promote a safe working environment.
• Assist with reporting and record-keeping for operational performance and team activities.

Personal Requirements

• Previous team leadership or supervisory experience (minimum 3 years) within a body shop environment or similar industry.
• Extensive experience within a body shop role (minimum 5 years).
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook and Excel.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and support a team.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Company Pension Scheme
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Access to trained Mental Health First Aiders

And so much more…

As the automotive industry changes, we’re changing with it - putting our people in the front seat for the journey. We’re the number one in what we do for a reason and that’s because of the people we have on our teams. If you want to be a part of a business like this; unrivalled, exciting and appreciative of the work you do, join BCA.

Our policy is to employ the best qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and not to discriminate against any person because of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or disability.

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