Bodyshop Manager

Clear Automotive Recruitment Solutions Limited; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive recruitment firm seeks a skilled Bodyshop Manager for their Dorchester location. You will oversee daily operations of a successful repair site, lead a diverse on-site team of experts, and ensure performance metrics are achieved. Ideal candidates will have extensive knowledge of the repair process, strong people-management skills, and previous site-management experience in the accident repair industry. This position offers a competitive salary and a working environment focused on teamwork and growth.

Benefits

Monthly car allowance

Access to a portion of earnings in advance

Qualifications

• Vast knowledge and experience of the repair process and claims process.
• Natural leader with excellent people-management skills.
• High level of business acumen.
• Results-driven attitude.
• Previous site-management experience within the Accident repair industry.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the repair site.
• Manage on-site team, including Paint Sprayers, Panel Beaters, MET Technicians.
• Handle site management responsibilities, including Health & Safety.
• Ensure Key-to-Key and CSI targets are met or exceeded.
• Manage relationships with work providers and suppliers.

Skills

Panel Beater

Bodyshop Mechanic

Vehicle Painter

Accident repair

Vehicle Damage Assessor

Tools

Autoflow BMS

Audatex

Job description

Bodyshop Manager

Salary: £55,000 OTE £80,000 + Car Allowance or Car

Location: Dorchester

Employment: Permanent – Monday to Friday Monthly Car allowance – you can access a portion of your earnings in advance every month.

Leveraging a leading name in the industry, our high‑performing team operates on a BSI‑approved site. Please contact Rochelle on (phone number removed) for more information.

The Role

As a Bodyshop Manager you will oversee the daily operations of a very successful repair site. Your role involves:

• Managing the on‑site team of experts – Paint Sprayers, Panel Beaters, MET Technicians, Estimators and all administrative staff.
• Site management, including Health & Safety, Performance Management, Financials and Customer Service, and setting targets.
• Familiarity with Autoflow BMS and Audatex estimating systems.
• Leading by example, promoting a positive work ethic.
• Recruitment and delivering against key performance indicators with senior management.
• Ensuring Key‑to‑Key and CSI targets are met or exceeded.
• Providing strong leadership to direct reports and all site employees to drive performance and achieve financial & operational targets.
• Understanding the business needs, accounts, reports and KPIs.
• Effectively managing site resources and costs to optimise capability and profitability.
• Monitoring individual productive performance to minimise non‑productive time.
• Establishing, maintaining and promoting good working relations with key personnel.
• Holding daily production meetings to ensure work completion targets with team leaders, parts and reception staff.
• Managing work provider and supplier relationships.
• Dealing with any customer issues.

Qualifications & Experience

• Vast knowledge and experience of the repair process and claims process.
• Natural leader with excellent people‑management skills.
• High level of business acumen.
• Results‑driven attitude.
• Previous site‑management experience within the Accident repair industry.

Skill Sets for Consideration

• 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
• Regional and General Manager
• Service Advisor
• Service Manager
• Parts Advisor
• Parts Manager

For a confidential chat, call Rochelle at Clear Automotive on (phone number removed).