Body Shop Manager

First Recruitment Services; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An automotive service provider in Eastbourne is looking for a Body Shop Manager to lead a skilled team and manage the repairs centre. This role requires proven experience in team management, excellent customer service, and strong communication skills. You’ll drive business growth and ensure efficient operations while meeting financial targets. Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses and benefits offered.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus

22 days holiday + bank holidays

Health cash plan

Company pension

Subsidised vehicle purchase scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing teams in automotive or related sectors.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of body shop processes and insurance procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a skilled team.
• Deliver exceptional customer service.
• Drive business growth through sales and service expansion.
• Oversee daily operations and KPI performance.

Skills

Team management

Customer service

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Communication

Education

Relevant automotive qualifications

Job description

Overview

• Position: Body Shop Manager
• Salary: £40,000 (£60,000 OTE)
• Location: Eastbourne
• Hours: 42 hours a week, Monday to Friday + Saturdays on a rota
• Benefits: Performance-based bonus, 22 days holiday + bank holidays, access to car benefit scheme, Health cash plan & Employee Assistance Programme, Company pension, Subsidised vehicle purchase and aftersales scheme (post-probation)

Are you a commercially minded leader with a passion for automotive excellence? My client has a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic Bodyshop Manager to take charge of its repairs centre specialising in light damage repairs from scuffs and dents to paint chips and alloy wheel refurbishment.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-performing team, grow a thriving business, and make a real impact.

What you’ll do

• Lead, develop, and motivate a skilled team
• Deliver exceptional customer service and build lasting relationships
• Drive business growth through new sales and service expansion
• Maximise retail upsell opportunities via service receptions
• Support marketing initiatives to boost B2B and B2C engagement
• Achieve financial, productivity, and quality targets
• Implement systems and technologies to improve efficiency
• Oversee daily operations, workflow, and KPI performance
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards
• Manage budgets, reporting, and financial documentation

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience managing teams in automotive or related sectors
• Strong leadership, organisational, and commercial acumen
• Knowledge of accident repair, body shop processes, and insurance procedures
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Relevant automotive qualifications (desirable)

If you’re ready to lead with energy, grow a business with purpose, and deliver results that matter please apply today and take the wheel of your next career move.

Wild Recruitment Limited t/a First Recruitment Services are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.