Body Shop Manager

Are you a vehicle Bodyshop Manager who wants to work two or three days a week?

Perhaps you have commitments and can only work part-time, or maybe you want to slow down or return to work part-time.

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Bodyshop Manager to join a leading care repair bodyshop. Ideally, you will be working the equivalent of two to three days a week.

Either way, this busy body shop will value your skills and experience.

The Bodyshop has extensive expertise and BS10125 accreditation for repair work.

Roles and Responsibilities for the Bodyshop Manager role:

• You will work closely with the General Manager
• Manage activities of the production/ workshop operations to ensure efficient work scheduling
• Maximise utilisation of human resources; parts ordering; site control; sub-contracting; valeting
• Implement/ manage work processes to ensure quality/ service levels meet or exceed expectations
• Work with insurance companies to provide the best outcome for vehicle owners
• Provide full accident claims management
• Hold production meetings to ensure work completion targets with technicians, parts and reception staff
• Identify training and development needs
• Ensure the health and safety of staff and the care and protection of customers’ vehicles
• Liaise with customers and suppliers

Skills and experience required as a Bodyshop Manager:

• Previous experience in a similar role or as a Workshop Control/ Bodyshop Manager
• Comprehensive automotive technical knowledge
• A team-player approach is essential