Bodyshop Controller

Location: Worle

Join Our Client’s Renowned Automotive Accident Repair Centre in Weston-super-Mare as a Bodyshop Controller

Our Client, an established and reputable automotive accident repair centre based in Weston-super-Mare, is seeking an experienced Bodyshop Controller with Vehicle Damage Assessment (VDA) duties to enhance their dynamic team.

This role offers a unique opportunity for a skilled professional to take the next step in their career within a well-respected organisation committed to excellence in vehicle repair and customer service.

Benefits:

Competitive starting salary between £33,000 and £40,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
Performance-based bonus scheme with potential earnings of £250-£500 monthly.
28 days of annual holiday entitlement.
Access to ongoing technical training and development opportunities.
Workplace pension scheme and healthcare provisions.
Long-term career growth within a reputable, long-established accident repair centre.
Standard 40-hour working week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Duties:

Perform detailed vehicle damage estimates (VDA duties) in accordance with manufacturer, insurer, and customer requirements, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
Prepare manual and computerised estimates using systems such as Audatex, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Maintain comprehensive records of all estimates, verifying authorisation before work begins and following up on unauthorised or outstanding approvals.
Liaise with bodyshop personnel and assessors to communicate the scope of repairs clearly, ensuring understanding and coordination.
Oversee the day-to-day workshop activities, including allocating tasks to technicians, managing KPIs, monitoring work progress, and conducting quality checks at different repair stages.
Help manage total loss assessments, facilitating damage evaluation decisions.
Ensure all operations comply with relevant Health & Safety regulations and policies.
Support the continuous improvement of repair processes, quality standards, and customer satisfaction.

Requirements:

Proven experience in vehicle damage estimating, ideally with knowledge of systems such as Audatex.
Strong background in vehicle repair processes, with supervisory or workshop control experience preferred.
Audatex qualification or training highly desirable; candidates with extensive transferable experience will be considered.
Relevant automotive accreditation such as ATA or manufacturer-approved training is advantageous but not essential, as our client is willing to provide training.
A valid UK driving licence with minimal points is essential.
Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a professional seeking to enhance their career in vehicle damage assessment and workshop control. Our Client offers a supportive working environment, career development opportunities, and the chance to work with a reputable team dedicated to vehicle repair excellence and customer satisfaction.

Apply now to join our client’s team as a Bodyshop Controller and contribute positively to their continued success. For more information about this role, please contact Hamish Lowrie at Perfect Placement today