Assistant Bodyshop Manager
| Posting date: | 23 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £47,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 August 2025 |
| Location: | KA8 8NJ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Arnold Clark Automobiles ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 22743 |
Summary
We’re recruiting for organised Assistant Bodyshop Manager to help with the running of our BYD bodyshop in Ayr.
We offer:
Up to £47,000 OTE plus benefits
All overtime paid at time and a half
BYD. Ayr
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.
We offer:
Up to £47,000 OTE plus benefits
All overtime paid at time and a half
BYD. Ayr
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.
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