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Bodyshop Manager

Job details
Posting date: 04 April 2024
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: 30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) rising to 34 days with length of service, bonus scheme, enhanced employer pension contributions, 24/7 wellbeing and mental health support, optional private health insurance
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 04 May 2024
Location: IP30 9RZ
Company: TruckEast Ltd
Job type: Permanent
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Summary

The Bodyshop Manager is responsible for the complete running of the Bodyshop department. Overseeing the Bodyshop for the repair of damaged vehicles and trailers, and the preparation of new vehicles. A hands-on role, supervising, developing and driving the team to fulfil our key performance indicators whilst upholding our Company values.

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00-17:00 with a 1-hour unpaid break per shift.

Essential duties and responsibilities

To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to assist and then after an allotted training period perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

 Ensure a high quality of customer service is delivered by the department
 Manage Bodyshop staff, including management of timekeeping and productivity, authorisation of overtime, holiday management and identifying training needs
 Ensure all administrative processes are completed to the required standard
 Build new business relationships through excellent communication and networking
 Establish an effective working relationship with all departments and depots
 Deal with queries in an effective manner, ensuring all actions are met
 Assist in completing estimates for new business
 Any other duties relevant to the smooth and efficient operation of the department as determined by your manager

Candidate requirements

To perform this role successfully, an individual must meet the minimum qualifications. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience

 2 years supervisory/management experience
 Computer literacy
 Technical knowledge and experience

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

 Current driving licence
 Ability to work within a team  Ability to work within guidelines and to deadlines
 Excellent written and oral communication skills  Excellent customer service and people management skills
 High level of computer literacy  Detail orientated
 Excellent organisational and analytical skills
 Ability to work under pressure and have a solution-driven approach  Possess excellent accuracy and numeracy skills
 Awareness and understanding of Health and Safety requirements
 2 years supervisory/management experience

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

 HGV licence
 Experience of working with Scania products
 Main dealer workshop experience

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