Bodyshop General Manager

FMG Repair Services Limited; Guildford; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fantastic bonus schemes

Company Car/Car Allowance

25 days annual leave

Life assurance (x2 salary)

Job summary

FMG Repair Services Limited in Guildford seeks a dynamic Bodyshop General Manager to take full responsibility for a busy site. You will lead a high-performing team, drive profitability, and ensure exceptional customer service while maintaining industry standards.

You will optimise workflows, manage KPIs, and collaborate with senior leaders to develop business strategies. This is a hands-on, strategic leadership role offering growth and impact within FMG RS and the ZIGUP group.

Qualifications

• Lead a busy site to deliver operational excellence.
• Experience in automotive repair or related industries is preferred.
• Strong focus on quality repairs, customer service and commercial growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a high-performing team and oversee operational and financial objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement across all aspects of the site and optimise workflow.
• Manage KPIs and ensure compliance with industry standards; recruit and develop top talent.

Skills

Leadership

KPIs management

Customer service

Profitability improvement

Job description

Salary: basic salary up to £65,000 based on experience + Bonus + Company Car/Car Allowance (£5,200) + Excellent Company Benefits

Location: Guildford

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for operational excellence and customer satisfaction? FMG Repair Services is looking for an experienced Bodyshop General Manager to take full responsibility for the success of our busy site in Guildford. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a close-knit team, take ownership of the site’s performance and make a visible impact across the operation. With the autonomy to drive profitability, efficiency and exceptional customer service, you’ll play a key role in the site’s continued success.

You will lead and motivate a high-performing team, oversee key operational and financial objectives, and drive continuous improvement across all aspects of the site. With a strong focus on quality repairs, customer service, and commercial growth, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced, industry-leading environment.

As General Manager, you will optimise workflow, manage KPIs, and foster a culture of accountability and high performance. You'll work closely with senior leaders to ensure compliance with industry standards, develop business strategies, and recruit and develop top talent. If you’re a results-driven leader with experience in the automotive repair or related industries, this role offers the perfect blend of strategic and hands‑on leadership. Join FMG Repair Services and drive success.

Why choose FMG RS?

• fantastic bonus schemes plus guaranteed average bonus when you're on holiday!
• Company Car/Car Allowance
• start with 25 days annual leave, of course, you’ll have public holidays too and an extra day off to celebrate your birthday!
• free life assurance (x2 your basic salary)
• exclusive colleague-only vehicle-leasing schemes
• pension & save-as-you-earn share scheme
• A Benefits App giving a huge range of retailer discounts and cashback deals
• well-being services (incl. 24/7 GP service, mental health support and physiotherapy + Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan & Travel Insurance)
• Stream App for all our colleagues - a Financial Wellbeing app that gives you more control over your pay. Not only does it let you choose when to get paid it also lets you put money aside each month and in addition you can get discounts on your shopping, check what benefits you're eligible for and can even put you in touch with a financial coach!

We’re going places …

• We’re part of something bigger - ZIGUP, a leading provider of integrated mobility solutions, supporting customers across the UK, Ireland and Spain, - few other businesses can offer you the volume, variety and long-term security as us;
• You’re rewarded for your part in our success - lots of customers means lots of work to share, which in turn means lots of opportunity to boost your earnings through our fantastic bonus schemes;
• We invest in you - We believe everyone should have the opportunity to better themselves and look to progress, not just within FMG RS but the wider ZIGUP business too;
• We’re growing - it’s an exciting time for the industry and we’re committed to being at the cutting edge, investing in everything from our EV capabilities, our workshops to our Training Centres;

Join the FMG RS family

With the best people in the industry within our Group, we really believe that no one else can do what we do as well as us.

We are agile. We are experts. We are imaginative. We are reliable. Keep your career moving, smarter.