Bodyshop manager

Bodyshop Manager / VDA

Location: Bournemouth

Salary: £50,000 Basic OTE £85,000

Additional Info: Monthly Car Allowance, Monday to Friday, BSI Approved Site, Small but VERY successful site, excellent and achieveable bonus paid monthly

Lead a Successful, Profitable Accident Repair Centre

Clear Automotive Recruitment Solutions is recruiting an experienced Bodyshop Manager / VDA for a highly successful and profitable accident repair business in Bournemouth.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on manager with estimating experience to take ownership of a well-established, high-performing site and drive continued success.

The Role

As the Bodyshop Manager, you will be responsible for the overall performance and profitability of the site, leading a team of skilled technicians and support staff.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing a team of 6 including Paint Sprayers, Panel Beaters, MET Technicians, Estimator and Administration staff
Overseeing all site operations including productivity, profitability and customer service
Carrying out estimating duties and vehicle damage assessments
Managing Health & Safety compliance
Monitoring KPIs, Key-to-Key performance and CSI targets
Conducting daily production meetings
Managing work provider and supplier relationships
Handling customer escalations and ensuring exceptional service standards
Supporting recruitment, training and team development
Driving site efficiency and operational performanceRequirements

Previous Bodyshop Management experience within the accident repair industry
Strong understanding of vehicle repair processes and insurance claims procedures
Estimating / VDA experience essential
Experience managing a BSI approved bodyshop environment
Strong commercial awareness and leadership skills
Familiarity with Audatex and Autoflow systems would be advantageous

Apply Today

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact:

Rochelle - Clear Automotive Recruitment Solutions
Tel: (phone number removed)

We are also recruit candidates with the following skill sets: Panel Beater, Panel Technician, VDA, Vehicle Damage Assessor, Bodyshop MET, Bodyshop Mechanic, strip fitters, trimmers, Inspectors Vehicle Painter, Vehicle Paint Sprayer, Vehicle Prepper, Paint Prepper, Bodyshop Technicians, PDR, Paintless dent removal technicians, Accident repair. IND123