Motor Engineering Manager

We are thrilled to be working with a Motor Engineering services company based in Ipswich who are currently recruiting for an experienced Inhouse Motor Engineering Manager to lead and motivate a team of Engineer’s towards success. Previous Skills & Experience Required: * Proven successful experience of managing a vehicle damage/ motor engineering team * Thorough understanding of vehicle damage assessing/engineering * Experience of using industry related software, including Audatex, would be advantageous * Previous experience of MI reporting, with the ability to analyse data * Personable and approachable, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Strong negotiation skills, with the ability to overcome obstacles The successful Motor Engineering Manager will be responsible for managing an engineering team of multi-skilled staff as well as the day-to-day operations. Key Duties Include: * Managing a team of vehicle damage engineers who will in return be responsible for assessing and estimating vehicle repairs using recognised engineering principles to reduce repair costs on behalf of customers. * Recruiting and training new employees. * Managing staff to support them with completing tasks. * Conducting performance reviews with staff. * Ensuring compliance with all company policies and procedures. * Creating departmental targets and goals. * Clarifying department and individual expectations. * Problem solving and dealing with customer/client complaints. * Process new authorisations within agreed timescales. Benefits: * Competitive pay and bonuses * Pension and life assurance * Holiday - up to 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with options to flex up or down. * Wellbeing and work-life balance - from fresh fruit, offering flu vaccinations, encouraging flexible working and providing breakfast. (V/12898)