Production Manager – Automotive Accident Repair
HB Accident Repair Network
Ellesmere Port, CH65 4DR
Full-time | Monday–Friday | No weekends
HB Accident Repair Network is recruiting an experienced Production Manager with a proven automotive accident repair background to join our state-of-the-art repair centre in Ellesmere Port.
This role is not suitable for candidates without hands-on experience in automotive body repair environments. We are specifically seeking someone who understands the realities of managing workflow, technicians, and quality within a busy accident repair workshop.
The role
As Production Manager, you will take ownership of workshop flow and performance, ensuring vehicles move efficiently through the repair process while meeting customer, insurer, and SLA expectations.
You will be responsible for:
Managing the end-to-end flow of vehicles through the accident repair process
Coordinating technicians and workshop resources to maximise efficiency and quality
Monitoring repair progress to ensure deadlines, SLAs, and customer expectations are met
Liaising closely with front-of-house teams, customers, and work providers
Carrying out quality control inspections on completed repairs
Ensuring full compliance with health and safety standards across the workshop
Essential experience (automotive required)
To be considered, you must have:
Previous experience as a Production Manager, Workshop Controller, or similar role within an automotive accident repair centre
Strong knowledge of all body repair processes and procedures
Experience managing technicians in a bodyshop or vehicle repair environment
Working knowledge of Audatex and/or GT Motive
Confidence using Microsoft Office
The ability to work calmly under pressure in a high-volume repair setting
Applicants without automotive accident repair experience will not be progressed.
What we offer
Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
Quarterly bonus earning potential
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Monday to Friday working – no weekend work
Flexible shift patterns
Company pension contributions
Free on-site parking
Requirements
Full UK driving licence (essential)
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