Bodyshop Manager required for an Accident Repair Site in Newcastle

Salary DOE but in the region of £60-65k basic + Bonus

As a Bodyshop Manager, you will play the leading role in the running of our Production Workshop, overseeing site and employee performance, safety, quality and customer service. You will ensure that policy and process is followed, and consistency maintained across all workshop operations and that a safe working environment is operated and maintained at all times.

Responsibilities of a Bodyshop Manager will include:

Productivity of workshop

Maintaining level of quality, including Quality control

Ensuring that all required documentation including check sheets are completed comprehensively

Communication with Production Director on constraints to productivity and maintenance

High levels of housekeeping maintained

Statutory requirements fulfilled by operators (health and safety, COSHH etc.)

Insurance company requirements are maintained

Ensure non-productive time kept to a minimum.

Productivity targets achieved.

Skills and experience required as a Bodyshop Manager:

Previous experience as a site / Bodyshop in the automotive industry

Minimum of 5 years' experience in the Body repair of motor vehicles environment

Strong people management experience, with the ability to lead a team to deliver results.

Motor manufacturer qualifications and experience and an understanding of modern repair processes and techniques

Pro-active approach to managing the customer journey - customer focused and eager to get it right first time.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Well organised with an ability to multi-task and manage a varied workload.

Good attention to detail and comfortable using MS office.

Strong planning and time management skills with the ability to work to deadlines.

Upbeat and friendly personality

Technical skills, knowledge and experience of body and paint repair in the retail motor industry

What we offer you?

* 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)

* Healthcare Cash Plan (including Gym and shopping discounts)

* Employee Assistance Programme

* Celebration Day (to use as you wish to celebrate a significant day in your life)

* Car Insurance discount with LV

* Employee Pension

* Employee Engagement Budget (money to go out as a team and have fun!)

* Access to Mental Health First Aiders

* Cycle to Work Scheme

* Refer a Friend Scheme (earn £1,000 for referring people to join the team)

Apply now with your full CV to Chloe at WeRecruit Auto Ltd quoting job reference ST1565

Automotive - Motor Trade - Bodyshop - Crash Repair Centre - Accident Repair Centre - ARC - Bodyshop Manager - Site Manager - Bodyshop Management - Newcastle - Newcastle under lyme
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Should your skills and experience match what our client is looking for, we will contact you before proceeding with your application, either via phone or e-mail initially. Unfortunately we are unable to contact all applicants due to the volume of applications so if you do not hear from us within 5 working days please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. If you have relevant industry experience we may store your details for future opportunities