Bodyshop Controller

VACANCY - BODYSHOP CONTROLLER - PRESTON

PRESTIGE FRANCHISED DEALERSHIP

Our client, the No1 motor trade employer in the North West, is looking to recruit an experienced Bodyshop Controller

Are you an experienced Bodyshop Controller looking to join a highly successful business?

Are you looking to improve your current earnings whilst enhancing your career?

Are you looking to join a company that offers genuine career prospects?

Job role:

• Responsible for the daily control of the bodyshop/workshop in order to maintain a high level of productivity and quality.
• You will be required to run an efficient operation ensuring customer satisfaction and retention through achieving maximum utilisation of bodyshop facilities, as well as overseeing and motivating all bodyshop colleagues.
• Estimating accident damage vehicles and dealing with insurance claims
• As part of this role you will also oversee the smart repair side of the business
• You will also actively contribute to the implementation of safe working practices, training courses and security within the department

Experience Required

• You will currently be in the same type of role as a Bodyshop Workshop Controller or in a supervisory role within a Bodyshop and have experience at developing relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Ideally, you will have Audatex experience for estimating accident damage
• You will have the drive and determination to maintain a productive department and the ability to work under pressure and achieve results through other people.
• It is essential that you have experience within a bodyshop environment.

The Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) in a complete holiday year (January to December)
• An additional day's holiday in recognition of your birthday
• Bowker Benefits Discount retail shopping platform
• Preferential family rates on vehicles through the group staff scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Death in Service policy at 1x basic salary
• Work wear supplied
• Cycle to work scheme
• Training, coaching and development funded
• Incentives and rewards
• Free tickets to local and national events
• Staff social events
• On site car parking

Working hours/days:

Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm

Occasional Saturdays (O/time)

Salary:

£35k basic

£40k++ OTE

Sound like you?

Apply in confidence today!!

Who are you applying to?

The Solution Automotive Recruitment have been placing candidates into the UK Motor Trade since 1999. We have a fantastic relationship with all our clients and candidates across the country, many very long standing relationships. If you are skilled and experienced Automotive candidate, we want to hear from you and rest assured, you'll be dealing with a person, not just a consultant!

Unfortunately due to the volume of applications we get, we can only respond to the candidates who match the criteria set for this vacancy. We will retain your CV on our database and make contact as and when suitable vacancies arise. We will NEVER send your CV anywhere without your permission.