Automotive Bodyshop Controller in Enfield

Job description

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

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Enfield

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

04-09-2025

Profession type

Retail

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English