Job Description

Exciting Opportunity! Shift Manager Position Available in a Fast-Paced Automotive Workshop!

Job Title: Shift Manager

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 2 pm - 10 pm

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Type: Temp to Perm

Location: Corby

About the Role:

We’re seeking a Shift Manager with operational automotive expertise to oversee all vehicle repair operations within our client’s high-volume Bodyshop. In this role, you’ll lead a skilled team to ensure timely, high-quality repairs in alignment with manufacturer standards, maximising efficiency and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Oversight: Supervise all repair processes to ensure accuracy, quality, and adherence to manufacturer guidelines.

Team Leadership: Motivate, guide, and oversee the Workshop Team to achieve productivity, Fix Right First Time, and customer satisfaction KPIs. Provide expert advice on repair methods to support consistent high performance.

Performance Monitoring: Track team performance daily, reporting on incidents and providing support and training to maintain top-quality output.

Effective Decision-Making: Apply commercial insight in day-to-day decisions to meet both company goals and customer expectations.

Resource Utilisation: Assist the Workshop Manager in optimizing staff allocation and workflow to enhance efficiency.

Health & Safety Compliance: Enforce safety regulations and ensure all team members follow protocols, prioritising accident prevention.

Administrative Management: Oversee accurate completion and management of job cards, repair methods, parts queries, and general team welfare.

Who You Are:

5+ years of experience in a high-volume automotive bodyshop or workshop.

Proven leadership and supervisory skills, with expertise in team management, workflow planning, and problem-solving.

Full UK Driving License (No DR offences and fewer than 6 penalty points).

Strong, hands-on team leader with initiative and a commitment to quality.

Skilled communicator with a proactive approach to team motivation and performance.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply below and we can give you a call to go through the full Job Description. 

RMS is an equal opportunities employer, if you have not been contacted within 7 days following your application, please accept this as you have not been successful on this occasion