Bodyshop Manager

Bodyshop Manager

Up to £55,000 OTE £65,000

Southampton

• Brand New Bodyshop - Small site
• Permanent position with a Leading name in the industry
• Requires an experienced bodyshop manager to lead a skilled team

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Bodyshop Manager /General manager who possesses the experience and knowledge of working in the accident repair market, to join a growing repair group, overseeing the daily operations of a very successful repair site.

Our client is an expert within the accident repair market and due to exponential growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced Automotive Bodyshop manager, who is experienced in managing an efficient, BSI approved site. A strong bodyshop / accident repair background is essential.

The Role: Bodyshop Manager

• Manage the on-site team of experts - Paint Sprayers, Panel Beaters, MET Technicians, Estimator and all administrative staff.
• Your key responsibilities will include entire site management, which includes Health and Safety, Performance Management, Financials and Customer Service and setting targets.
• Ideally familiar with the Autoflow BMS and Audatex estimating system.
• Leading by example and promoting a positive work ethic.
• Responsible for recruitment and delivering against key performance indicators with the help of your senior management team.
• Ensuring Key to Key and CSI targets are met or exceeded.
• Provide strong leadership to direct reports and all site employees, to drive performance and achieve or exceed all financial and operational targets.
• Understand the business needs, the accounts, reports and KPI's.
• Effectively manage site resources and costs in order to optimise capability and profitability.
• Monitor individual productive performance to minimise non-productive time.
• Establish, maintain and promote good working relations with key personnel.
• Hold daily production meetings to ensure work completion targets with team leaders, parts and reception staff.
• Actively and efficiently manage work provider and supplier relationships.
• Dealing with any customer issues.

What we are looking for: Bodyshop Manager

• A vast knowledge and experience of the repair process and claims process.
• A natural leader and someone who possesses excellent people management skills.
• A high level of business acumen.
• Results driven.
• Previous experience of site management within the Accident repair industry.