Bodyshop Manager

We're recruiting for a confident and experienced Bodyshop Manager to work at our Bodyshop in Shiremoor., As an Arnold Clark Bodyshop Manager, you will be responsible for the smooth and effective running of our accident repair and SMART repair centres, dealing with customers and working as a team to restore cars to their former glory.

We're looking for someone who has previous experience in the motor industry; you will also be proactive and organised with the ability to meet and exceed targets while managing a team.

Day-to-day-duties

Managing a team of staff.
Carrying out bodyshop quality control checks.
Carrying out updates to internal systems.
Estimating and invoicing using Audatex.
Motivating your staff to achieve targets and maximising productivity.
Making sure everyone adheres to company policy and health and safety best practice, including housekeeping.
Essential skills

Proven experience in a similar management role in the automotive sector
Good computer literacy
Strong communication and influencing skills
A positive and proactive attitude
High levels of organisation and attention to detail
Ability to motivate staff to reach targets
Previous Audatex estimating experience
A full, clean driving licence held for a minimum of one year
Nice to have (but not essential), A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel., Disability Confident
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Arnold Clark is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, unique perspectives and multiple approaches are celebrated. We care about our employees and our communities, we nurture talent and encourage ambition, and we are passionate about people who take pride in their work. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do - diverse in our make-up, united in our goals.

Employment within the Arnold Clark Group is offered subject to satisfactory reference and disclosure check.

A company car
Phone and laptop
33 days' annual holiday allowance
Private healthcare
Generous discounts on vehicle purchases, services, parts, rentals, insurance and more
Workplace pension
Extensive training opportunities
Simplyhealth - all employees have access to a GP 24/7 and can claim money back on medical and dental treatments
Hours

This is a full-time position: Monday - Friday 8am - 5.30pm, alternate Saturdays 8am - 12pm.