Assistant Bodyshop Manager

Perfect Placement; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Senior management role

No weekend work

Supportive team environment

Data-driven improvements

Cross-functional collaboration

Job summary

Perfect Placement is seeking an Assistant Bodyshop Manager in Croydon to oversee estimating processes, quality checks, and operational support in a busy body shop. The role offers a pathway to senior management within a stable business.

The ideal candidate has proven motor vehicle estimating experience, strong auditing skills, and the ability to drive workflow efficiency while collaborating across estimating, workshop, and customer service teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in motor vehicle estimating within accident repair or body shop environments.
• Ability to audit and review estimates and coach others to improve standards.
• Strong communication and leadership capabilities for cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Audit and quality-check estimators’ work, including repair costs, labour hours and values.
• Monitor and improve estimating accuracy and overall commercial performance.
• Support workshop control and front-of-house teams with work prioritisation.

Skills

Motor vehicle estimating

Auditing & quality checks

Data analysis

Leadership/management

Communication skills

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established accident repair centre in Croydon for the position of Assistant Bodyshop Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional looking to enhance their career within a reputable and stable business. The Assistant Bodyshop Manager will play a vital role in overseeing estimating processes, quality control, and operational support within a busy, single-site environment.

Benefits for the successful Assistant Bodyshop Manager:

• Competitive salary, negotiable based on experience
• Opportunity to take on a senior management role
• No weekend work, standard hours from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
• Supportive team environment focused on professional development
• Varied responsibilities including quality checks and data analysis
• Chance to lead estimates accuracy, cost control, and workflow management

Duties of the Assistant Bodyshop Manager:

• Audit and quality-check estimators' work, including repair costs, labour hours, and repair values
• Monitor and improve estimating accuracy and overall commercial performance
• Support workshop control and front-of-house teams with work prioritisation
• Provide data insights to enhance operational efficiency
• Act as a key link between estimating, workshop, and customer service teams
• Contribute to daily operations and process improvements within the body shop

Requirements of the Assistant Bodyshop Manager:

• Proven experience in motor vehicle estimating within the accident repair or body shop environment
• Strong ability to audit and review estimates, coaching colleagues to improve standards
• Desirable experience in workshop control, front-of-house operations, or team management
• Commercial awareness with a keen eye for process and detail
• Ability to adapt quickly and support the existing management team
• Professional, proactive, with excellent communication skills

This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior estimator or aspiring body shop supervisor/manager to take on broader operational responsibilities. If you are eager to contribute to a dynamic team and progress within a respected organisation, we want to hear from you.