BODYSHOP MANAGER Wednesbury, West Midlands Up to £60, 000 (DOE) plus performance related bonus, car/car allowance and other benefits OTE c£70, 000 dependent on site performance The Vella Group is a well-established accident repair specialist with over 30 years of experience, helping people get their vehicles back on the road after an accident. We pride ourselves on providing a quality service which has resulted in our success and growth. As a recognised industry leader, The Vella Group currently operate 17 sites with ambition to grow ever further in the future. Wednesbury is our most recent acquisition and will benefit from significant investment over the coming months as we look to ramp up production and invite work in from some of the major insurance companies and network management providers. As such, we are looking for an experienced accident repair bodyshop manager, someone with strong leadership skills that can facilitate the smooth running of the site and assist with ensuring the site’s targets are met whilst also managing the people. CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BODYSHOP MANAGER: Promote the company’s core values and ensure staff follow in the same footsteps. Support the ongoing development of a high performing team. Initiate strategic plan to ensure exceptional customer service is met and maintain the agreed KPI’s whilst ensuring repairs are being completed to the highest quality. Ensure company profits are maximised to the best ability. Cooperate with the internal teams on a regular basis. ABOUT YOU: You have strong methodology knowledge ideally within the Bodyshop repair industry. Experience with managing a site/Bodyshop and people. Ability to work in a high pressured and fast paced environment. You are willing to go the extra mile to provide practical support and demonstrate technical competence. Ideally you are familiar with BSI requirements. BENEFITS FOR THE BODYSHOP MANAGER: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Company Car or car allowance Performance related bonus Internal and external training Pension scheme and death in service insurance Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Perkbox - Access to hundreds of exclusive discounts and rewards Medicash - Free healthcare scheme Childcare vouchers or workplace nursery benefit Free parking Hours of work: 8.5 hours - although as a BSM additional hours may be required from time to time Monday to Friday Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (required) Work Location: In person