Automotive Bodyshop Controller
13 hours ago
Enfield
Job Title: Automotive Bodyshop Controller Reporting to: Vehicle Preparation Manager Department: Vehicle Preparation The Opportunity: Car Planet, one of the UK's fastest-growing car retailers with over 1500+ vehicles in stock, is seeking an experienced Automotive Bodyshop Controller. This role is ideal for someone with a background in independent bodyshops or car supermarket accident repair centres, who understands the balance between efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction. As a Bodyshop Controller, you will report directly to the Bodyshop Manager and work closely under their guidance, helping lead a team of panel beaters, paint technicians, and MET technicians. You will oversee a wide range of tasks including accident damage repairs, panel replacement, paint refinishing, and cosmetic restoration. We value a pragmatic approach, focusing on delivering safe, high-quality repairs that are essential for the vehicle and beneficial for our customers. Key Responsibilities: • Establish and monitor daily targets and KPIs for our bodyshop team, • Maintain the highest standards of quality control in all repair and refinishing work, • Develop and support a strong team of technicians, implementing training programs for junior members, • Ensure strict adherence to Health & Safety regulations at all times, • Oversee repair processes, liaising with estimators, insurers, and customers to resolve aftersales issues effectively Qualifications: • Proven experience as a Bodyshop Controller, Supervisor, or Manager, preferably in a car supermarket or accident repair setting, • Ability to manage the daily operations of a busy bodyshop, • Ideally, a formal qualification in Vehicle Body Repair, Paint Refinishing, or equivalent, • A valid vehicle driver’s licence, • Excellent communication and IT skills, • Effective team management skills Compensation: • Basic salary up to £50k (based on experience) + OTE £70K Work Schedule: • Week 1: 5 days (Monday – Friday), • Week 2: 6 days (Monday – Saturday), • Working Hours: 6.00am - 2.30pm Join us at Car Planet and drive your career forward in our customer-focused, efficiency-driven environment. Pay: £40,000.00-£70,000.00 per year Additional pay: • Performance bonus Benefits: • Casual dress, • Employee discount Work Location: In person