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Bodyshop Manager

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Gemini Accident Repair Centres

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United Kingdom , West Midlands

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Job Description:

To control all the activities within the site, ensuring that all work is undertaken in a timely and correct manner, ensuring customer care/satisfaction. To always maximise the profitability and reputation of the business, include day-to-day control of the site.

Job Responsibility:

  • Organise the required staffing levels so that the business can run at optimum efficiency without jeopardising both the quality and profitability of repairs within the business
  • Shall be primarily responsible for recruitment and liaise with the Training Department regarding training needs. Deal with staffing issues on a day-to-day basis including Annual Reviews, Disciplinary, and Grievance
  • Have sufficient knowledge of what skills are required from these staff
  • Audit the body shop to ensure that there are no delays and that productivity is maintained
  • Ensure that the business is operating within the requirements of the customers SLA’s
  • to achieve this, you must understand the requirements and drivers so that we can demonstrate a commitment to our customers
  • Ensure all operations are completed to the highest standard throughout the business and in line with the requirements of BS10125:2022, and that we can demonstrate an audit trail within the site to prove this happens, to prevent any loss of approval by insurer/manufacturer. Also demonstrating the highest customer satisfaction, you can offer
  • The post holder will deal with all complaints and manage to resolution and will submit reports in relation to any formal complaints to the directors as required
  • Report, discuss, understand, and control the measurements within each area of the business, KPIs, profit margins and forecast results regularly to be proactive to the measurements at any point in time. These measurements need to be kept in line with the budgets and requirements of the business
  • To be aware of all the housekeeping and health and safety regulations and policies applicable to the business and ensure the site/staff always operate within the law. The post holder will be required to monitor working practices at the site and to offer guidance and instruction to staff as required
  • Oversee and support full health and safety audits at the site as and when required
  • The post holder will be pro-active in managing trade accounts, and insurer relationships. Will be primarily responsible for the maintenance of current relationships and will develop a marketing strategy to maximise business
  • The post holder is responsible for the growth of the sales revenue, and overall profitability, this will be demonstrated through the monthly P+L accounts. They will be required to report to the board and to prepare reports as and when required
  • Responsible for undertaking quality checks the post holder will have day-to-day involvement in this activity and will ensure that all jobs are being undertaken professionally and correctly and that final quality checks are undertaken in line with BS10125:2022 or any other applicable standard
  • The post holder will have primary responsibility for all compliance issues and must maintain all records which are required
  • Audit job cards to ensure that they are completed correctly and be ultimately responsible for any required disciplinary action
  • Audit the Bodyshop tools and equipment to ensure they are in good working order. Ensure that there is control of all waste materials, power, and heating, having overall responsibility for the security of the building and the equipment within it

Requirements:

  • Strong understanding of the automotive industry
  • Experience in managing a team and overseeing bodyshop operations
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Relevant certifications in automotive technology or management preferred
What we offer:
  • Competitive base salary discussed on interview – desirable site bonus rewarded for performance and production measures
  • Car allowance of £6500 per year
  • 30 days holiday including public holidays, plus additional days with service
  • Pension contributions
  • Recommend a friend technician bonus incentive
  • Long service awards
  • Colleague recognition scheme
  • Health cash plan: claim back medical costs
  • Rewards platform: high street discounts
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Free parking
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 14, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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