General Manager in Maidenhead

General Manager – Accident Repair Centre Location: Maidenhead Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum + Company Car + Benefits Hours: Monday to Friday An excellent opportunity has become available for an experienced General Manager to take overall responsibility for the day-to-day operation and performance of a busy Accident Repair Centre in Maidenhead. Working within a modern and growing accident repair business, you will lead the site team and ensure the Bodyshop operates efficiently while maintaining high standards of quality, customer service and commercial performance. This role would suit an experienced General Manager, Bodyshop Manager, Accident Repair Centre Manager or senior Bodyshop professional with a strong understanding of insurance-led vehicle repair. The Main Purpose of the Role * Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day operation and performance of the Accident Repair Centre. * Lead, manage and develop the Bodyshop team, creating a positive and productive working environment, including recruiting, training, motivating and developing team members. * Monitor productivity, efficiency, repair volumes and overall site performance. * Ensure vehicles progress through the repair process efficiently and within agreed timescales. * Maintain high standards of repair quality and ensure manufacturer and insurer requirements are met. * Monitor and manage key performance indicators and take appropriate action where required. * Work closely with Estimators, Workshop Controllers, Parts and Technical teams. * Manage customer service standards and ensure customer expectations are consistently met. * Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, insurers, suppliers and other key stakeholders. * Identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency and profitability. * Ensure the Bodyshop operates in accordance with Health & Safety and company policies. * Take responsibility for site standards, equipment, facilities and general presentation. You Will Have * Previous senior management experience within an Accident Repair Centre or Bodyshop. * Strong knowledge of insurance-led accident repair processes. * Good understanding of Bodyshop KPIs, productivity, efficiency and profitability. * Experience managing repair volumes and vehicle turnaround times. * Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills. * Commercial awareness and a track record of improving operational performance. * Good understanding of modern vehicle repair methods and Bodyshop processes. * Ability to build effective relationships with customers, insurers, suppliers and internal teams. * Full UK driving licence. Benefits * Salary up to £65,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus company car. * Monday to Friday working. * 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays. * 3% employer pension contribution. * Ongoing manufacturer and management training. * Modern, well-equipped Accident Repair Centre. * Genuine opportunity to take responsibility for the performance and development of the site. * Career progression opportunities within a growing accident repair group. If you're an experienced General Manager looking for your next opportunity within a busy Accident Repair Centre in Maidenhead, we'd love to hear from you