Bodyshop Supervisor - Grimsby, United Kingdom - The Solution Auto

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Bodyshop Supervisor / VDA - Grimsby
Our client, an excellent employer with a great reputation, is looking to recruit an experienced Bodyshop Supervisor/VDA

Family owned business with long serving management team who worked together for over 10 years


Key Accountabilities:
Supervise the bodyshop team and report to Bodyshop Manager

  • Have a good understanding of modern repair techniques on a variety of vehicle makes and models.
  • Be capable of inspecting and assessing damaged vehicles.
  • Prepare accurate estimates and safe repair methods using computerised estimating systems such as Audatex and Thatcham Escribe data.
  • Be conversant with Bodyshop management systems.
  • Negotiate with customers and engineers to agree repair costings and any additional supplementary work required.
  • Keep customers updated during the repair process.
  • Produce workshop job schedules whilst liaising regularly with workshop staff to update the repair process.
  • Liaise with parts supplier to ensure correct parts are ordered and delivered.
  • Excellent communication skills as the majority of authorisations are negotiated remotely.
  • High level of personal and professional integrity.
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role
  • Hold a valid ATA VDA qualification
  • Organised mind
  • Computer skills
  • Strong customer facing skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Enthusiastic and selfmotivated attitude
Industry leading benefits package

This includes competitive basic salaries, plus;

  • 22 days holiday that increase with length of service along with statutory Bank Holidays
  • Eligibility to join one of our car, tech and bike to work schemes on successful completion of probationary period
  • For some roles a company car and additional earning potential through commission or bonus payments
  • Additional half day off for birthday
  • Christmas and birthday gifts
  • Enrolment into Company pension scheme
  • Great discounts across a range of departments

Working hours/days:
40 hours per week

Working shift pattern between 6am and 8pm (8.5-hour day)

Monday to Friday

Occasional Saturdays paid additional


Salary:

£30k basic

£35k OTE Uncapped and guys all earning MUCH more

Please make sure your CV is up to date with relevant contact details including address


Key positons; Sales Executive, Sales Manager, Business Manager, Service Advisor, Parts Advisor, Technician, Mechanic, Master Technician, Workshop Controller, Service Manager, After Sales Manager, Dealer Principal, General Manager.


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