Bodyshop Manager

Clear Automotive; Chichester; On-site; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious automotive company in Chichester is seeking a Bodyshop Manager to lead a high-performing team. The role involves ensuring operational efficiency, managing customer satisfaction, and overseeing financial performance. Ideal candidates will have leadership experience in a repair environment and knowledge of the repair process. This position offers substantial earning potential and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Car allowance

High earning potential and bonuses

Access to earnings in advance

Qualifications

• Experienced Bodyshop Manager or in a similar leadership role.
• Strong understanding of the repair and claims process.
• Ability to recruit and develop talent.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a skilled on-site team.
• Oversee daily operations including health & safety and financial performance.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and high-quality service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Cost awareness

Knowledge of repair process

Ability to manage production

Tools

Autoflow BMS

Audatex

Job description

Overview

Bodyshop Manager - Prestige

£55,000 - £60,000 OTE £75,000 +

Chichester

• Fantastic opportunity to lead a high performing prestige site
• High earning potential and bonuses
• Permanent position, Monday to Friday
• Car allowance
• Access a portion of your earnings in advance every month
• Leading name in the industry

Please contact Rochelle on #removed# for more information

About the role

If you\u2019re an experienced Bodyshop Manager looking for a fresh challenge, this could be a great fit. This is a chance to take the lead at a well-established, high-performing site in the Chichester area  backed by prestige manufacturer approvals and equipped with modern, high-tech kit to help you and your team deliver top-quality work.

You\u2019ll be someone who knows how to run a smooth, efficient bodyshop, with a strong handle on both people and process. If you also bring experience as a VDA or Estimator, that\u2019s a bonus - but it\u2019s not a must-have.

You\u2019ll be joining a business that really understands the accident repair market. It\u2019s a stable, supportive environment where career growth is encouraged and your contribution will be genuinely valued.

Responsibilities

• As Bodyshop Manager, you\u2019ll be the driving force behind a skilled and passionate on-site team orth including Paint Sprayers, Panel Beaters, MET Technicians, Estimators, and admin staff. You\u2019ll lead from the front, create a positive, productive work environment and set the pace for performance, quality, and customer service.
• You\u2019ll have full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the site rom health & safety and financial performance to customer satisfaction and team morale. This includes setting targets, monitoring KPIs, and ensuring work is completed efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards.
• A vast knowledge of the repair and claims process is key, as you\u2019ll be the go-to person for ensuring everything runs smoothly rom job estimates through to final delivery. If you\u2019re already familiar with Autoflow BMS and Audatex, even better or all, it\u2019s your experience and leadership that will count.
• Your role will also involve recruiting new talent, holding daily production meetings, and working closely with parts, reception, suppliers, and work providers to keep things running smoothly. You\u2019ll be expected to meet or exceed CSI and Key-to-Key targets or with the support of a capable senior management team behind you.
• Strong leadership, a sharp eye on costs and productivity, and the ability to deal with any issues (including those rare customer complaints) are all part of the package.

In short, this is a hands-on leadership role where your impact will be felt across the entire business.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience as a Bodyshop Manager or equivalent leadership role in a repair environment
• Knowledge of the repair and claims process; familiarity with Autoflow BMS and Audatex is a bonus
• Strong leadership, cost awareness, and ability to manage production and customer satisfaction
• Willingness to recruit and develop talent, and to coordinate with parts, reception, suppliers, and work providers

IND123

If you would like to discuss the General Bodyshop Manager position in more detail, please call Rochelle at Clear Automotive on #removed# for a confidential chat.

We are also looking for candidates with the following skill sets: Panel Beater, Panel Technician, Bodyshop MET, Bodyshop Mechanic, Vehicle Painter, Vehicle Paint Sprayer, Vehicle Prepper, Paint Prepper, Bodyshop Technicians, Accident repair, Vehicle body repair, coach builder, VDA, Vehicle Damage Assessor, Bodyshop Estimator, Production Manager, Vehicle Technician, Workshop Controller, Bodyshop Controller, SMART Repairer and Bodyshop Manager, Regional and General Manager, Service Advisor, Service Manager, Parts Advisor, Parts Manager and more.