Bodyshop Manager

Clearautomotive; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Job description

Bodyshop Manager

£55,000 - £80,000

Coventry

• 2 x Permanent positions, Monday to Friday, Both successful bodyshops
• Growing business with further progression opportunities for the right individual
• BSI Approved site
• Leading bodyshop group

Bodyshop Manager - Clear Automotive is a specialist Automotive recruitment agency, working with Accident repair and automotive organisations across the UK, to fulfil their staffing requirements.

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Bodyshop Manager to join our client in Newcastle, an accident repair centre specialising in insurance crash repairs.

The Role: Bodyshop Manager - Accident Repair industry

Your role will be varied and all-encompassing with the below duties:

• Lead and develop your team to ensure the site's success through passionate leadership and knowledgeable decisions.
• Manage the on-site team of experts - Paint Sprayers, Panel Beaters, MET Technicians, Estimators, and all administrative staff.
• Oversee entire site management, including Health and Safety, Performance Management, Financials, Customer Service, and setting targets.
• Be familiar with the Autoflow BMS and Audatex estimating system.
• Promote a positive work ethic by leading by example.
• Responsible for recruitment and delivering against key performance indicators with the help of your senior management team.
• Ensure 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, accounts, reports, and KPIs.
• Effectively manage site resources and costs to optimise capability and profitability.
• Monitor individual productive performance to minimise non-productive time.
• Establish, maintain, and promote good working relations with key personnel.
• Address any customer issues promptly.

What we are looking for: Bodyshop Manager

• Technical knowledge and experience in the Accident Repair and Bodyshop industry.
• Previous management experience with the ability to lead and coach the team.
• Ability to organise office administration, control systems, and financial resources.
• Relevant and up-to-date knowledge of vehicle design and manufacture, consumer and vehicle legislation, industry and best practices.
• Knowledge and understanding of the provisions of E.P.A. and C.O.S.H.H.
• Knowledge and understanding of BSI Standards and accreditation.

If you would like to discuss the Bodyshop Manager position in more detail, please call Rochelle at Clear Automotive on 07808841875 for a confidential discussion.