Bodyshop Manager
Peterborough
55000 Basic Salary Up to 10% Bonus (OTE 60500)
Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:30 pm (some flexibility available)
Lead One of the UKs Largest Automotive Vehicle Preparation Bodyshops
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Bodyshop Manager to lead a high-volume state-of-the-art Bodyshop within one of the UKs leading vehicle preparation operations.
Managing a department of up to 150 employees youll be responsible for driving productivity quality safety and operational performance while developing a positive high-performing culture. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys leading large teams to deliver outstanding results.
This opportunity would suit an experienced Bodyshop Manager or an ambitious senior leader from a vehicle preparation refurbishment or de-fleet operation looking to take on a larger more complex site.
The Role
As Bodyshop Manager youll take full responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the department ensuring vehicles are repaired and prepared efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading motivating and developing a team of up to 150 employees.
- Delivering productivity quality and operational performance targets.
- Managing workflow to maximise efficiency and ensure vehicles are completed right first time.
- Driving continuous improvement through lean repair principles and best practice.
- Creating a positive accountable and high-performing team culture.
- Ensuring all Health & Safety policies and procedures are fully adhered to.
- Working closely with the senior leadership team to achieve site objectives.
- Managing resources staffing levels and departmental performance.
- Maintaining exceptional standards of housekeeping organisation and operational excellence.
About You
Were looking for a proven automotive leader who has successfully managed high-volume Bodyshop or vehicle preparation operations.
Youll ideally have:
- Previous experience as a Bodyshop Manager Senior Production Manager or similar leadership role.
- Experience managing large teams within a Bodyshop vehicle preparation refurbishment or de-fleet environment.
- A strong track record of improving productivity quality and operational performance.
- Excellent leadership coaching and people management skills.
- Knowledge of lean repair methods and continuous improvement principles.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- A full UK driving licence.
Whats on Offer
- 55000 Basic Salary.
- Up to 10% annual bonus (OTE 60500).
- Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm.
- Some flexibility around working hours.
- Modern state-of-the-art Bodyshop with significant investment.
- Genuine long-term career progression.
- The opportunity to lead one of the largest automotive vehicle preparation Bodyshops in the region.
If youre an experienced Bodyshop Manager or a senior leader from a vehicle preparation or de-fleet background looking to take the next step in your career wed love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Command Recruitment for a confidential discussion.
Required Skills:
bodyshop manager
Key Skills
bodyshop manager
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Yearly Salary Salary: £ 55000 - 60500