At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a successful accident repair centre and manage a skilled team.
- Company: Thriving bodyshop in Bournemouth with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, monthly car allowance, and achievable bonuses.
- Other info: Join a small but very successful team with great growth potential.
- Why this job: Take ownership of a high-performing site and drive its success.
- Qualifications: Experience in bodyshop management and estimating essential.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 50000 £ per year.
Location: Bournemouth
Salary: £50,000 Basic OTE £85,000
Additional Info: Monthly Car Allowance, Monday to Friday, BSI Approved Site, Small but VERY successful site, excellent and achievable bonus paid monthly.
Clear Automotive Recruitment Solutions is recruiting an experienced Bodyshop Manager / VDA for a highly successful and profitable accident repair business in Bournemouth. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on manager with estimating experience to take ownership of a well-established, high-performing site and drive continued success.
The Role
As the Bodyshop Manager, you will be responsible for the overall performance and profitability of the site, leading a team of skilled technicians and support staff. Key responsibilities include:
- Managing a team of 6 including Paint Sprayers, Panel Beaters, MET Technicians, Estimator and Administration staff
- Overseeing all site operations including productivity, profitability and customer service
- Carrying out estimating duties and vehicle damage assessments
- Managing Health & Safety compliance
- Monitoring KPIs, Key-to-Key performance and CSI targets
- Conducting daily production meetings
- Managing work provider and supplier relationships
- Handling customer escalations and ensuring exceptional service standards
- Supporting recruitment, training and team development
- Driving site efficiency and operational performance
Requirements
- Previous Bodyshop Management experience within the accident repair industry
- Strong understanding of vehicle repair processes and insurance claims procedures
- Estimating / VDA experience essential
- Experience managing a BSI approved bodyshop environment
- Strong commercial awareness and leadership skills
- Familiarity with Audatex and Autoflow systems would be advantageous
Apply Today For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact: Rochelle - Clear Automotive Recruitment Solutions
Bodyshop Manager in Bournemouth employer: Clear Automotive
Join a thriving accident repair centre in Bournemouth, where your leadership will drive success in a BSI approved environment. With a competitive salary and achievable bonuses, we foster a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. Enjoy the benefits of a small yet highly successful team, where your contributions directly impact our continued profitability and customer satisfaction.
