At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team in managing vehicle repairs and ensuring top-notch service.
- Company: Busy Bodyshop/Accident Repair Centre in Grays with a focus on quality.
- Benefits: Up to £60,000 salary, bonuses, and company benefits.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional growth and development in a supportive team.
- Why this job: Join a fast-paced environment where your leadership makes a real difference.
- Qualifications: Experience in bodyshop management and proficiency in estimating software required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 60000 £ per year.
Our client, a busy Bodyshop/Accident Repair Centre in the Grays area, is currently looking for an experienced Bodyshop Manager / Vehicle Damage Assessor.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Manage activities of the production/workshop operations to ensure efficient work scheduling.
- Implement/manage work processes to ensure quality/service levels meet or exceed expectations.
- Hold daily production meetings to ensure work completion targets with team leaders, parts and reception staff.
- Identify training and development needs and (subject to approval) implement required training and/or coaching.
- Quality Control checks before returning to the customer.
- Accurately and professionally assess a wide range of vehicles.
- Use computerised estimating systems.
- Calculate costings and the time required to complete all necessary repairs.
- Liaise regularly with insurance engineers.
- Contact customers to provide updates.
Skills and Experience Required:
- Previous experience in a similar role or as a Workshop Control is required for this position.
- Must have experience using estimating software (ideally Audatex).
- A team player approach is essential.
- A strong leader, who will lead their team to produce a result in terms of customer service, efficiency, and profit.
- You will have a clear understanding of modern repair processes and techniques, also an eye for driving sales opportunities combined with strong interpersonal skills.
Bodyshop Manager in Grays employer: Holt Recruitment
Holt Recruitment is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and supportive engineering environment where innovation thrives. With hybrid working arrangements and competitive healthcare benefits, employees are empowered to achieve a healthy work-life balance while contributing to groundbreaking spacecraft projects. The company fosters professional growth through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring that every team member can develop their skills and advance their careers in the exciting field of aerospace engineering.
