Bodyshop Manager
Up to £55,000 OTE £65,000
Southampton
Brand New Bodyshop - Small site
Permanent position with a Leading name in the industry
Requires an experienced bodyshop manager to lead a skilled team.
Role Overview:
We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Bodyshop Manager / General Manager who possesses the experience and knowledge of working in the accident repair market, to join a growing repair group, overseeing the daily operations of a very successful repair site.
Our client is an expert within the accident repair market and due to exponential growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced Automotive Bodyshop Manager, who is experienced in managing an efficient, BSI approved site. A strong bodyshop / accident repair background is essential.
The Role:
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:
1. Entire site management, including Health and Safety, Performance Management, Financials, and Customer Service.
2. Setting targets and ensuring Key to Key and CSI targets are met or exceeded.
3. Providing strong leadership to direct reports and all site employees to drive performance and achieve or exceed all financial and operational targets.
4. Understanding business needs, accounts, reports, and KPIs.
5. Effectively managing site resources and costs to optimize capability and profitability.
6. Monitoring individual productive performance to minimize non-productive time.
7. Establishing and promoting good working relations with key personnel.
8. Holding daily production meetings to ensure work completion targets with team leaders, parts, and reception staff.
9. Actively managing work provider and supplier relationships.
10. Dealing with any customer issues.
What We Are Looking For:
1. A vast knowledge and experience of the repair process and claims process.
2. A natural leader with excellent people management skills.
3. A high level of business acumen.
4. Results driven.
5. Previous experience of site management within the Accident repair industry.
If you would like to discuss the General Bodyshop Manager position in more detail, then please call Rochelle at Clear Automotive for a confidential chat. #J-18808-Ljbffr