Body Shop Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
SITE MANAGER
COMPETITIVE BASIC SALARY WITH OTE OF UP TO £65,000 PER ANNUM.
The Vella Group is a well-established accident repair specialist with over 30 years of experience, helping people get their vehicles back on the road after an accident. We pride ourselves on providing a quality service which has resulted in our success and growth.
As a recognised industry leader, The Vella Group currently operate 11 sites with ambition to grow ever further in the future. Now is an exciting time to join as we embark on a journey of expansion and innovation within the industry!
Competitive salary depending on experience!
We’re looking for someone with strong leadership skills that can facilitate the smooth running of the site and assist with ensuring the site’s targets are met whilst also managing the people.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Promote the company’s core values and ensure staff follow in the same footsteps.
· Support the ongoing development of a high performing team.
· Initiate strategic plans to ensure exceptional customer service is met and maintain the agreed key to key and cycles whilst ensuring repairs are being completed to the highest quality.
· Ensure company profits are maximised to the best ability.
· Liaise with the internal teams on a regular basis.
ABOUT YOU:
· Have strong methodology knowledge ideally within the Bodyshop repair industry.
· Experience with managing a site/ Bodyshop and people.
· Ability to work in a high pressured and fast paced environment.
· Willing to go that extra mile to provide practical support and demonstrate technical competence.
BENEFITS:
· 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
· Company car
· Work laptop and mobile
· Internal and external training
· Pension scheme and death in service insurance
· Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
· Perkbox - Access to hundreds of exclusive discounts and rewards
· MediCash - Free healthcare scheme
· Childcare vouchers or workplace nursery benefit
· Free parking
· Uniform for your role
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company car
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Motor Vehicle Repair & Maintenance
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Body Shop Manager roles across The Vella Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Motor Vehicle Repair & Maintenance.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £65,000 - £65,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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