Bodyshop General Manager

Allied Vehicles Ltd; Wigan; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Group life scheme

Profit share

GP24 Health (HealthHero)

EV leasing via OctopusEV

On-site facilities

Job summary

Fix Auto Wigan, part of Allied Vehicles Group, is seeking an experienced Bodyshop General Manager to lead our Wigan Bodyshop and Fix & Go operations. This role provides senior operational leadership to improve productivity, profitability, and customer satisfaction.

You will work with the Bodyshop Manager and senior team, manage staff, budgets, and relationships, with hours Mon-Fri 8am-5pm and on-target earnings up to £75,000 per annum. The package includes benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years' management experience within an Accident Repair Centre, Bodyshop or automotive operations environment.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing operational and financial performance.
• Experience managing customer relationships, complaints and key stakeholder partnerships.
• Strong analytical, planning and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, manage, develop and motivate direct reporting staff in accordance with Company procedures, policy and employment law.
• Establish and maintain an effective operating rhythm for daily, weekly and monthly review of safety, people, customer, quality, work in progress and financial performance.
• Maintain high levels of customer care, satisfaction and retention, with suitable measures, reporting and improvement actions in place.
• Develop new and existing insurance, accident management, fleet and business customer relationships.
• Identify operational constraints and lead improvement plans that enhance throughput, cycle time, repair quality, cost control and customer experience.
• Delivery of agreed budget, profitability and cost targets.

Skills

Mgmt experience

Automotive ops

Customer relations

Analytical skills

Driving licence

Job description

Bodyshop General Manager

2026-09-22T00:00:00

Wigan

Greater Manchester

GB

WN1 1

Any

2026-12-22T07:01:28.05

Fix Auto Wigan is part of the Allied Vehicles Group, one of the UK's leading automotive businesses, employing more than 800 people across vehicle manufacturing, sales, servicing, accident repair, transport, and mobility solutions. As a growing, family-owned organisation with an excellent reputation for quality and innovation, Allied Vehicles continues to invest in its people, facilities, and future growth. At Fix Auto Wigan, you'll be joining a professional and forward-thinking accident repair centre backed by the strength and stability of a highly successful automotive group. We are committed to delivering industry-leading vehicle repair services, investing in the latest equipment and technology, and creating an environment where employees can develop rewarding, long-term careers.

The Opportunity

We're currently looking for an experienced Bodyshop General Manager to lead our Bodyshop in Wigan. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious automotive professional to make an impact within a well-established and successful business.

As the Bodyshop General Manager, you will provide senior operational leadership across all aspects of the Wigan Accident Repair Centre (Bodyshop) and Fix & Go operation. You will work closely with the Bodyshop Manager and senior leadership team to improve productivity, profitability, customer satisfaction, compliance, and employee engagement. Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm, alongside a highly competitive package with on-target earnings of up to £75,000 per annum.

What You'll Be Doing

• Recruit, manage, develop and motivate direct reporting staff in accordance with Company procedures, policy and employment law.
• Establish and maintain an effective operating rhythm for daily, weekly and monthly review of safety, people, customer, quality, work in progress and financial performance.
• Maintain high levels of customer care, satisfaction and retention, with suitable measures, reporting and improvement actions in place.
• Develop new and existing insurance, accident management, fleet and business customer relationships.
• Identify operational constraints and lead improvement plans that enhance throughput, cycle time, repair quality, cost control and customer experience.
• Delivery of agreed budget, profitability and cost targets.

About You

To succeed in this role, you'll ideally have:

• A minimum of five years' management experience within an Accident Repair Centre, Bodyshop or automotive operations environment.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing operational and financial performance.
• Experience managing customer relationships, complaints and key stakeholder partnerships.
• Strong analytical, planning and problem-solving abilities.
• A full UK Driving Licence is essential for this role.

Why Join Us?

We believe in taking care of our people, and that's why we offer a fantastic benefits package designed to support your well-being, career growth, and lifestyle:

• Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 25 days of holiday, plus 8 bank holidays.
• Financial Security: Access our group life scheme and annual profit share.
• Competitive Growth: Annual salary reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributions.
• 24/7 Health Support: GP24 by HealthHero provides virtual GP services and second opinions for you and your family, 24/7/365.
• Benefits package: Enjoy industry-leading perks and discounts at your fingertips plus a holiday purchase scheme and EV leasing through OctopusEV.
• Convenient On-Site Facilities: Free staff parking and an on-site cafeteria for your convenience.
• Sustainable Travel: Save on your commute with our cycle-to-work scheme.
• Continuous Development: Frequent learning opportunities to help you grow professionally.
• Exclusive Discounts: Take advantage of after-sales discounts for yourself, friends, and family.
• Recognition and Rewards: Celebrate your success with our company values and long-service awards program.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all members of the community. We are committed to the disability confident initiative, and creating an inclusive workplace where all individuals, regardless of disability, have the opportunity to thrive. We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities and will make reasonable adjustments where required to support you through the recruitment process and beyond. We will offer a guaranteed interview to any applicant who considers themselves to be disabled, and who meets the requirements for the post.