Bodyshop Manager
£50,000 - £60,000
Newcastle
* Permanent position, Monday to Friday,
* Growing business with further progression opportunities for the right individual
* BSI Approved site
* Leading bodyshop group
Please contact Rochelle on for more information
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.
You will already have a background as a Bodyshop manager and will be looking to join a business to support with changes and progression.
The Role: Bodyshop Manager - Accident Repair industry
Your role will be varied and all-encompassing with the below duties. For a full job specification please contact Clear Automotive.
* The position requires an experienced bodyshop manager to lead and develop your team and ensure the sites success, through passionate leadership and making knowledgeable decisions.
* As a Bodyshop Manager you will 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
* You will be responsible for recruitment and delivering against key performance indicators with the help your senior management team.
* Ensuring Key to Key and CSI targets are met or exceeded
* You will 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
* Dealing with any customer issues
What we are looking for: Bodyshop Manager
* Technical knowledge and experience of the Accident Repair and Bodyshop industry
* Previous experience within a management position 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 practice
* Knowledge and understanding of the provisions of E.P.A. and C.O.S.H.H
* Knowledge and understanding of BSI Standards and accreditation.
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If you would like to discuss the Bodyshop manager position in more detail, then please call Rochelle at Clear Automotive on for a confidential discussion.