At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and supervise bodyshop operations, ensuring high-quality vehicle repairs.
- Company: Join a dynamic team in a fast-paced automotive environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and a supportive work culture.
- Other info: Opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with excellent career progression.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by leading a skilled team and enhancing vehicle repair standards.
- Qualifications: Strong technical knowledge and leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
To lead and supervise the day-to-day operation of the bodyshop, ensuring all vehicle repairs are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
The Bodyshop Foreman will coordinate workshop activities, manage technician workloads, oversee repair quality, and support the Workshop Manager in delivering an effective, productive, bodyshop operation.
The successful candidate will combine strong technical knowledge with effective leadership skills to maximise workshop productivity, minimise vehicle downtime, and maintain excellent standards of workmanship and health and safety compliance.
Key Responsibilities Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of bodyshop technicians and support staff.
Allocate work effectively based on technician skill levels, repair priorities, and workshop capacity.
Inspect damaged vehicles and determine appropriate repair methods and estimated repair times.
Monitor repair progress to ensure jobs are completed within agreed timescales and quality standards.
Conduct quality control inspections throughout the repair process and prior to vehicle release.
Support the preparation and review of repair estimates, labour requirements, and material costs.
Ensure all job cards, repair records, and workshop documentation are completed accurately and updated promptly.
Liaise with the Workshop Manager regarding work in progress, productivity, staffing requirements, and operational issues.
Coordinate with parts departments and suppliers to ensure the timely availability of parts and materials.
Manage relationships with external repairers.
Assist in prioritising repairs relating to operational fleet requirements.
Monitor workshop efficiency, technician performance, and labour utilisation.
Ensure all repairs are completed in accordance with manufacturer guidelines, company procedures, and industry best practices.
Promote and enforce compliance with Health
Bodyshop Foreman employer: Kelly Rail
At Kelly Rail, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in our Wembley office. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through ongoing training opportunities and a supportive environment, ensuring that our team members can thrive in their careers while enjoying competitive benefits such as 28 days of holiday. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking company where your contributions make a real impact in the telecom industry.
