Bodyshop Manager

Bodyshop Manager – Earn Up to £80,000 OTE – Birmingham Location: Birmingham Salary: Up to £80,000 OTE Working Hours: Monday to Friday Job Type: Permanent Reference: 351438   Ready to take the lead and drive a bodyshop to success? Are you an experienced Bodyshop Manager who knows how to get the best out of a team, maximise production and deliver outstanding customer service? This is an exciting opportunity to join an established accident repair group in the Birmingham area, leading a busy operation with the opportunity to earn up to £80,000 OTE. If you're commercially minded, passionate about developing people and confident in driving performance, this could be the next step in your career.   What\'s in it for you? - Great Earning Potential - Monday to Friday working – enjoy your weekends! - Ongoing training to keep your industry accreditations up to date - Company pension - Save-as-you-earn share scheme - Employee benefits app with retailer discounts and cashback - Virtual GP service - Cycle-to-work scheme - Permanent position with an established accident repair group   The Role – Bodyshop Manager You'll take responsibility for the day-to-day running and performance of the bodyshop, ensuring the operation runs efficiently, delivers exceptional repair quality and achieves its commercial targets. Your responsibilities will include: - Leading and managing workshop and production operations to maximise efficiency and productivity. - Planning and scheduling work to meet customer expectations and completion deadlines. - Running daily production meetings with team leaders, parts and reception teams. - Monitoring KPIs, performance targets and operational costs to drive profitability. - Managing budgets, resources and workflow to achieve business objectives. - Maintaining high standards of repair quality and carrying out quality control checks before vehicles are returned to customers. - Identifying training needs, coaching team members and developing a high-performing workforce. - Identifying opportunities to improve sales, customer service and overall site performance. - Ensuring repair processes and service standards consistently meet or exceed expectations.   What we\'re looking for We're keen to speak with an experienced Bodyshop Manager, Site Manager or Workshop Manager with a strong background in accident repair. You'll ideally bring: - Previous experience managing a bodyshop or leading an automotive accident repair operation. - Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, develop and manage a team. - A thorough understanding of modern vehicle repair processes and techniques. - Commercial awareness, including managing costs, productivity, KPIs and profitability. - Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills. - A customer-focused approach with a genuine drive to improve performance and quality.   Above all, we're looking for someone who can take ownership, lead from the front and create a positive, productive working environment. Interested in finding out more? If you're ready for a new challenge with earning potential of up to £80,000 OTE, a Monday-to-Friday working week and an excellent benefits package, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV or contact Richard Haigh at Holt Automotive Recruitment for a confidential discussion. Call: 07590 309374 or email: richard@holtautomotive.co.uk   Even if you're not actively looking, get in touch for a confidential conversation to find out more about the opportunity. Keywords: Bodyshop Manager, Accident Repair Manager, Site Manager, Workshop Manager, General Manager, Bodyshop Operations Manager, Automotive Management, Accident Repair Centre, Birmingham.