Assistant Bodyshop Manager

Arnold Clark Group; Northwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company is seeking an organised Assistant Bodyshop Manager for their facility in Northwich. Responsibilities include managing daily operations, ensuring excellent customer service, and overseeing staff performance. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in the automotive sector, good computer literacy, and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary with a full-time schedule and benefits including healthcare and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Up to £50,000 OTE

Enhanced Saturday rates

Private healthcare

Generous employee discounts

Flexible hours

Annual leave starting from 33 days

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar management role in the automotive sector.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to motivate staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage the smooth running of accident repair centres.
• Deliver excellent customer service.
• Conduct bodyshop quality control checks.

Skills

Proven experience in management role

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Motivational skills

Tools

Audatex

Microsoft Office

Job description

We’re recruiting for organised Assistant Bodyshop Manager to help with the running of our Bodyshop in Northwich.

We offer:

• Up to £50,000 OTE plus benefits
• Enhanced Saturday rates paid
• Vauxhall, Northwich
• Starting from 33 days’ annual leave (with room to grow)
• Flexible hours
• Toolbox cover
• Generous employee discounts
• Opportunities to review your salary yearly
• Private healthcare and sick pay cover
• Maternity and paternity packages

Hours

Full time: Monday – Friday 8am – 5.30pm and alternate Saturdays 8am – 12pm

About the role

As an Arnold Clark Assistant Bodyshop Manager, you’ll be responsible for helping the smooth and effective running of our accident repair centres alongside the Bodyshop Manager, dealing with customers and working as a team to restore cars to their former glory.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in the motor industry, and be a proactive, organised person who can meet and exceed targets while managing a team.

Day-to-day-duties

• Liaising with customers and dealing with their requirements, delivering excellent customer service at all times
• Liaising with the Bodyshop Manager to manage 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 targetsPrevious 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

Our Culture

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.

To find out more about Life at Arnold Clark, visit our website.

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