Production Manager - Bristol
Talent Connect Group
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Location: Bristol
Salary: £45,000k - £49,800 OTE per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 5:00pm, plus 1 in 2 Saturdays (business needs dependent)
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Production Manager to join one of the UK's leading insurance-led Accident Repair Centres, based in Bristol Working closely with the Bodyshop Manager, the Production Manager will play a key role in overseeing the day-to-day operation of the workshop, ensuring vehicles progress efficiently through the repair process whilst maintaining the highest standards of quality, productivity and customer satisfaction.
The Role
The successful Production Manager will be responsible for:
- Supporting the daily operation of the Bodyshop, ensuring productivity, quality and customer service targets are achieved.
- Deputising for the Bodyshop Manager when required.
- Providing technical support and guidance to Panel Beaters, Paint Technicians and MET Technicians on repair methods, including structural repairs, welding, panel repairs, refinishing and wheel alignment.
- Carrying out quality control inspections to ensure all repairs meet manufacturer standards and customer expectations.
- Planning workloads and monitoring vehicle progress to ensure repairs are completed within agreed timescales.
- Mentoring and developing technicians, driving productivity, efficiency and teamwork across the workshop.
- Assisting with parts ordering, reviewing job packs and supporting the day-to-day administration of the workshop.
- Working closely with Estimators, Parts, Customer Service Advisors and the management team to maximise repair flow and minimise downtime.
- Maintaining a safe, organised and efficient working environment whilst ensuring Health & Safety procedures are followed at all times.
- Previous experience as a Production Manager, Workshop Controller, Assistant Bodyshop Manager or similar leadership role within an Accident Repair Centre.
- A strong technical background in vehicle body repair, including structural and mechanical repairs.
- Excellent leadership, organisation and workload management skills.
- A strong understanding of workshop productivity, repair quality and cycle times.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team.
- A full UK driving licence.
- £45,000 - £49,800 OTE per annum.
- 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays).
- Company Pension Scheme.
- Life Insurance.
- Health Insurance.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and family-friendly benefits.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Employee recognition and reward scheme.
- Discount and cashback voucher scheme.
- Excellent work-life balance.
- Fully funded European manufacturer training.
- Ongoing training, development and career progression.
- Modern, well-equipped Accident Repair Centre.
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