Bodyshop Manager
Up to £60,000 OTE £80,000 + fuel and additional benefits
Birmingham
* Well established existing Bodyshop and high performing site
* Permanent position, Monday to Friday
* Excellent basic salary, additional bonus and attractive benefits package
* Opportunity to join a successful accident repair business
* 10 technicians and 13 support staff
The Role: Bodyshop Manager - Accident Repair industry
We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Bodyshop Manager to join our client in Birmingham, 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.
Your role will be varied and all-encompassing with the below duties:
* The position requires an experienced bodyshop manager to lead and develop your team and ensure the site's success through passionate leadership and knowledgeable decisions.
* 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 to optimise capability and profitability.
* Monitor individual productive performance to minimise non-productive time.
* Establish, maintain and promote good working relations with key personnel.
* Deal 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.
If you would like to discuss the Bodyshop Manager position in more detail, then please call Rochelle at Clear Automotive on 07808841875 for a confidential chat.
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