Bodyshop Manager

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Coalville; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

34 days holiday including bank

Bonus scheme up to 54k OTE

Training & accreditation programmes

Wellness & health benefits (Medicash)

Sick pay scheme

Job summary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd. is seeking an experienced Bodyshop Manager to lead a busy bodyshop in Warrington. You will drive daily workflow, oversee repairs, manage costs, and maintain strong relationships with customers and insurers.

A strong background in vehicle repairs, leadership, and stakeholder management is essential. The role offers career progression within a respected motor retail group, plus benefits including a company vehicle, generous holiday, and a lucrative bonus scheme with

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Bodyshop Manager or similar leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle repair processes, estimating procedures, and industry standards.
• Excellent team management and communication skills.
• Customer-focused with professional service delivery and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and manage a small bodyshop team.
• Oversee daily workflow to ensure timely, high-quality repairs.
• Maintain excellent relationships with customers and insurers.
• Control estimates, manage costs, and optimise profitability.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturer specifications, health and safety regulations, and industry standards.
• Drive quality assurance processes and monitor KPIs.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Customer service

Communication

KPIs management

Cost control

Quality assurance

Insurer liaison

Education

ATA/VDA accreditation

Job description

Bodyshop Manager Opportunity in Warrington Our client, a respected motor retail group, is seeking an experienced and driven Bodyshop Manager to lead their small but busy bodyshop in Warrington.

This is a unique opportunity for a professional with a strong background in vehicle repairs and team leadership to develop their career within a well-established organisation committed to quality and customer satisfaction.

• Up to 34 days of paid holiday including bank holidays
• Company vehicle for both business and personal use
• Competitive bonus scheme, with an OTE of up to £54,000
• Industry-leading training and manufacturer accreditation programmes
• Employee of the Month awards with attractive prizes such as holidays at the company apartment
• Confidential wellness support and Medicash health benefits
• Company sick pay scheme offering peace of mind
• Opportunities for career progression within a reputable motor retail group
• Duties of a Bodyshop Manager:
• Lead, motivate, and manage a small team within the bodyshop environment
• Oversee daily workflow to ensure timely and high-quality repairs
• A Bodyshop Manager maintains excellent relationships with customers and insurance companies
• Control estimates, manage costs, and optimise profitability
• Ensure compliance with manufacturer specifications, health and safety regulations, and industry standards
• Drive quality assurance processes and uphold high customer satisfaction levels
• Monitor and manage KPIs to support operational success and team performance
• Requirements:
• Proven experience as a Bodyshop Manager, Bodyshop Controller, or in a similar leadership role within a bodyshop
• Strong knowledge of vehicle repair processes, estimating procedures, and industry standards
• Excellent team management and communication skills
• Customer-focused with a professional approach to service delivery
• Commercial awareness with the ability to manage KPIs effectively
• Experience liaising with insurers and accident management companies
• Desirable: ATA/VDA accreditation, a full UK driving licence with no more than six points, technical or engineering qualifications