Assistant Bodyshop Manager

Assistant Bodyshop Manager/VDA Vacancy in Gloucester

Salary:
Basic salary plus bonuses providing on-target earnings around £50‑55,000 per annum.

Hours:

8:30 am‑5:30 pm Monday to Friday with some flexibility on start/finish times.

Benefits:
Enhanced annual leave, manufacturer‑training, staff purchase discounts, and fantastic long‑term career prospects with a company awarded a recognised status as a ‘Best Company to Work For’.

Our client, a £100m turnover multi‑site car dealer group established across the West Midlands and South Wales, is currently looking to recruit an Assistant Bodyshop Manager/Vehicle Damage Assessor for their accident repair centre in Gloucester.

Reporting to the Bodyshop Manager, you shall be responsible for the control of each vehicle once it has been booked into the centre and will be actively involved in carrying out estimates as specified by insurers/customers, ensuring that the vehicle repair can be carried out efficiently and that, by doing so, a satisfactory profit margin can be generated. You shall control the flow of work into the workshop and ensure the smooth running of the operation until the vehicle has been repaired and is back with the satisfied customer.

You shall also be responsible for overseeing and motivating a team of productives in the centre and ensuring safe working practices and security within the department, whilst also providing positive customer experiences in all instances.

In order to be eligible for this role, you shall need to be Audatex trained/qualified and have a UK driving licence with minimal points. Experience in quality control would also be beneficial. Overall, you shall be a strong team leader ensuring maximum utilisation and productivity of the workshop facilities and minimise any staff loss or bad working practices. You will be a team player, have strong communication skills, be methodical and organised with your work with a focus on safety and quality, and handle working to targets/deadlines.

• Fully negotiable starting salary pending experience and current earnings.
• Performance‑related bonus scheme providing on‑target earnings of £50‑55,000+ per annum.
• 31 days annual leave (including bank holidays) with your holiday allowance increasing over the length of service.
• Full in‑house training provided.
• Various staff benefits scheme including pension scheme, health care provisions, staff purchase discounts, and online retailer discounts.
• Fantastic long‑term career prospects with a company awarded a recognised status as a ‘Best Company to Work For’.
• 8:30 am‑5:30 pm Monday to Friday with some flexibility on start/finish times.

If you are interested in hearing more about this Assistant Bodyshop Manager/VDA job in the Gloucester area, please contact Sarena Abbott at Perfect Placement Today.