Bodyshop Manager

Steer Automotive Group; Braintree; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive service provider in Braintree is seeking a Bodyshop Manager to drive performance and lead the team to deliver exceptional results. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in automotive management, strong commercial skills, and a commitment to quality customer service. This role offers a competitive salary, performance-related bonuses, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus performance-related bonus

29 days holiday plus additional days

Pension contributions

Enhanced parental leave

Cycle to work scheme

Accredited ongoing training

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Bodyshop Manager or similar role.
• Strong commercial and operational management skills.
• Excellent people management abilities, from recruitment to development.

Responsibilities

• Drive site performance to meet financial targets.
• Lead and develop the team, fostering a culture of excellence.
• Manage recruitment and retention for consistent staffing.

Skills

Team leadership

Commercial management

Customer service

Operational efficiency

Tools

Audatex

Job description

Overview

At Steer Automotive Group, we believe in doing things the right way - with excellence, innovation, and integrity at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for an experienced and driven Bodyshop Manager to lead one of our sites to success, ensuring we deliver exceptional results for our customers and our team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus performance related bonus
• 29 days holiday including public holidays plus additional days with service
• Pension contributions
• Enhanced parental leave
• Enhanced sick pay
• Wagestream-a Financial Wellbeing app giving you ultimate pay control! Get paid when you want, save monthly, enjoy shopping discounts, explore your benefits, and even connect with a financial coach.
• Talk to us about flexible working
• VIP Awards - colleague recognition scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Benefits App - virtual GP appointments, employee assistance programme (EAP), cycle to work, high street discounts, discounted vehicle maintenance & repairs and so much more!
• Steer Academy provides accredited ongoing training - paid for by the business
• Opportunities for career progression

The Role

As our Bodyshop Manager, you will take full ownership of the site's performance - leading the team to hit and exceed budget, delivering outstanding quality, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. You'll combine commercial awareness with people-focused leadership, keeping your site fully staffed with engaged, motivated team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive site performance to meet and exceed financial targets.
• Lead, inspire, and develop the team, fostering a culture of excellence.
• Estimating experience is highly desirable (Audatex knowledge beneficial).
• Manage recruitment and retention to ensure consistent staffing levels.
• Oversee workflow, quality control, and operational efficiency.
• Build strong relationships with customers, insurers, and suppliers.
• Uphold and promote Steer Automotive Group's values of excellence, innovation, and integrity.

About You

• Proven experience as a Bodyshop Manager or in a similar automotive leadership role.
• Strong commercial and operational management skills.
• Excellent people management abilities - from recruitment to ongoing development.
• A track record of meeting and exceeding targets.
• A commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and quality work.

If you're a results-driven leader who thrives on delivering exceptional performance while supporting and developing your team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us drive excellence, innovation, and integrity across Steer Automotive Group.