Contract: Full time, PermanentHours: 45 hours per week - Monday to FridayLocation: Stoke-on-TrentSalary: £50,000 - £55,000 plus car/allowance and bonus (OTE up to £80,000 per annum) Bodyshop Manager About The Vella GroupThe Vella Group is one of the UK''s leading accident repair specialists, with over 30 years'' experience supporting drivers and insurer partners. Operating across a growing network of modern bodyshops, The Vella Group is committed to technical excellence, outstanding customer service, and continuous investment in people, equipment, and innovation.Role OverviewWe are seeking a Bodyshop Manager to lead our site in Stoke-on-Trent. In this role, you will oversee all operational and technical activities, managing workflow, supporting technicians and support staff, ensuring compliance, and maintaining excellent relationships with customers, suppliers, and Work Providers. You will drive productivity, lead daily production meetings, and ensure the highest standards are achieved across the site, from estimate to vehicle return.Key ResponsibilitiesOperational and Production LeadershipManage all repair, estimating, and production processes, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and adherence to repair methodologies.Oversee daily workflow, producing schedules and leading production meetings to review performance and plan upcoming work.Achieve consistent labour utilisation, ensuring technicians'' skills are fully deployed and productivity targets are met.Identify production const