Assistant Bodyshop Manager

Arnold Clark Group; Northwich; On-site; GBP 45,000 - GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known automotive group based in Northwich is seeking an organised Assistant Bodyshop Manager to support the running of their Bodyshop. The role involves managing daily operations, ensuring high-quality customer service, and leading a team. Ideal candidates will have management experience in the automotive sector, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Audatex. The job offers up to £50,000 OTE with various benefits, including flexible hours and private healthcare.

Benefits

Up to £50,000 OTE plus benefits

Enhanced Saturday rates paid

Starting from 33 days’ annual leave

Flexible hours

Toolbox cover

Generous employee discounts

Opportunities to review your salary yearly

Private healthcare and sick pay cover

Maternity and paternity packages

Qualifications

• Experience in a management role within the automotive industry.
• Proficient in using computer systems and software.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence others.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Bodyshop Manager with daily operations.
• Deliver excellent customer service while managing team interactions.
• Conduct bodyshop quality control checks and updates to internal systems.
• Provide motivational support to staff in achieving targets.

Skills

Proven experience in a similar management role in the automotive sector

Good computer literacy

Strong communication and influencing skills

Positive and proactive attitude

High levels of organisation and attention to detail

Ability to motivate staff to reach targets

Previous Audatex estimating experience

Full, clean driving licence

Tools

Audatex

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

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 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

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.