Bodyshop Manager

Bodyshop Manager

Location: Bournemouth

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 p/a (DOE) Plus Bonus schemes

Hours: 45 hours per week, Mon-Fri

Job Description:

Our client is looking to recruit a Bodyshop Manager / Bodyshop Controller / General Manager for our body shop to facilitate and oversee the day-to-day delivery of excellent customer service and site profitability by motivating, supporting and managing their team to deliver a quality repair - on time, every time.

The successful candidate will deliver exceptional market-leading customer service by actively managing the delivery of a first-class customer service journey. This will be achieved by the Bodyshop Manager / Bodyshop Controller / General Manager exercising a proactive control of the customer experience, from initial booking into the final return of the vehicle.

Responsibilities of a Bodyshop Manager / Bodyshop Controller / General Manager:

• To deliver financial results in line with agreed budgeted requirements
• To manage site resources and costs to optimise capability and profitability
• To actively and effectively manage work provider and supplier relationships
• To manage compliance to all company processes as well as current Health & Safety, PAS125 and manufacturer standards.
• To deliver structured individual performance management processes
• We are looking for somebody with a full driving licence, a professional appearance, excellent communication skills and the ability to show a calm, confident approach.

Skills and Qualifications of a Bodyshop Manager / Bodyshop Controller / General Manager :

• Delivery of proactive performance management
• Knowledge of repair methodology and modern repair techniques
• Staff recruitment and current HR policies
• Audatex experience
• Preferably an IMI / ATA qualification

Ideally, we are looking for somebody with an in-depth knowledge of current management systems and tools as well as the ability to interpret printed estimating package information; however, this is not an essential requirement, but very desirable. 

Please contact Michael Godden at Tru Talent on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed), using reference (Bodyshop Manager - Bournemouth) or if you can 'Apply Now'.