Bodyshop Manager

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Abergavenny; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car with charging

20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Bupa health insurance

Career progression

Job summary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd is recruiting for a Bodyshop Manager at a new site in Abergavenny. The role leads a busy bodyshop, delivering productivity, profitability and service excellence.

You will manage a team of up to 20, implement strong processes, and liaise with insurers and customers to meet KPIs and quality standards. An excellent opportunity with clear progression in a leading accident repair group.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Bodyshop Manager or similar senior role in accident repair
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Structured, methodical approach to operational management
• Knowledge of industry standards, processes, and health and safety regulations
• Valid UK driving licence with minimal points

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the bodyshop, ensuring productivity and profitability
• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of up to 20 staff members
• Implement and maintain strict process controls and quality standards
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and industry regulations
• Liaise effectively with insurance companies, customers, and suppliers
• Monitor KPIs and financial targets to drive continuous improvement
• Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent service
• Assist with training and development initiatives to enhance team performance

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Operational management

Health & safety

Customer service

KPIs

Communication

Tools

Process controls

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established accident repair group, for the position of Bodyshop Manager at their new site in Abergavenny.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced automotive professional to lead a busy, high-performing bodyshop and contribute to its continued success.

The Bodyshop Manager will oversee all operational aspects of the centre, managing a team of up to 20 staff members, ensuring efficiency, profitability, and high standards of service delivery.

Benefits for the successful Bodyshop Manager:

• Basic salary up to £50,000 per annum, dependent on experience
• On-target earnings of up to £70,000 per year, including a share of net-profit bonuses
• Uncapped overachievement bonus potential, increasing with consistent performance
• EV company car with free on-site charging - 20 days holiday allowance, increasing with service, plus 8 bank holidays
• Bupa health insurance plan
• Opportunity for long-term career development within a leading accident repair group
• Staff referral scheme and company events Duties of the Bodyshop Manager:
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the bodyshop, ensuring productivity and profitability
• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of up to 20 staff members
• Implement and maintain strict process controls and quality standards
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and industry regulations
• Liaise effectively with insurance companies, customers, and suppliers
• Monitor KPIs and financial targets to drive continuous improvement
• Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent service
• Assist with training and development initiatives to enhance team performance
• Requirements:
• Proven experience as a Bodyshop Manager or in a similar senior role within an accident repair environment
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop a large team
• Methodical and structured approach to operational management
• Knowledge of industry standards, processes, and health and safety regulations
• Valid UK driving licence with minimal points
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Commitment to delivering high-quality customer service This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated and professional Bodyshop Manager to join a reputable company, with significant scope for career progression.