Production Manager – Automotive Accident Repair

HB Accident Repair Network
Ellesmere Port, CH65 4DR
Full-time | Monday–Friday | No weekends

HB Accident Repair Network is recruiting an experienced Production Manager with a proven automotive accident repair background to join our state-of-the-art repair centre in Ellesmere Port.

This role is not suitable for candidates without hands-on experience in automotive body repair environments. We are specifically seeking someone who understands the realities of managing workflow, technicians, and quality within a busy accident repair workshop.

The role

As Production Manager, you will take ownership of workshop flow and performance, ensuring vehicles move efficiently through the repair process while meeting customer, insurer, and SLA expectations.

You will be responsible for:

• Managing the end-to-end flow of vehicles through the accident repair process
• Coordinating technicians and workshop resources to maximise efficiency and quality
• Monitoring repair progress to ensure deadlines, SLAs, and customer expectations are met
• Liaising closely with front-of-house teams, customers, and work providers
• Carrying out quality control inspections on completed repairs
• Ensuring full compliance with health and safety standards across the workshop

Essential experience (automotive required)

To be considered, you must have:

• Previous experience as a Production Manager, Workshop Controller, or similar role within an automotive accident repair centre
• Strong knowledge of all body repair processes and procedures
• Experience managing technicians in a bodyshop or vehicle repair environment
• Working knowledge of Audatex and/or GT Motive
• Confidence using Microsoft Office
• The ability to work calmly under pressure in a high-volume repair setting

Applicants without automotive accident repair experience will not be progressed.

What we offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Quarterly bonus earning potential
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Monday to Friday working – no weekend work
• Flexible shift patterns
• Company pension contributions
• Free on-site parking

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence (essential)

Contact information

Phil Allman