Bodyshop Manager

Halo Accident Repair Centre Ltd; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK accident repair group is seeking a Bodyshop Manager for their Eastbourne location. This role involves ensuring the smooth operation of the workshop while maintaining high standards in customer service and repair quality. Ideal candidates are self-motivated, have a strong understanding of repair processes, and demonstrate excellent communication skills. The position offers competitive pay, opportunities for career progression, and benefits such as health insurance, wellbeing programs, and a modern work environment.

Benefits

Accredited Living Wage Employer

Employee assistance programme

Health and wellbeing apps

Cycle scheme

Gym discounts

Retail and restaurant discount and cashback

Life Insurance

Health Insurance

VirtualGP

Enhanced family friendly pay

Free fruit and pizza

Refer a friend bonus incentive

Employee recognition rewards

Team Event Budget

Discounted LV insurance

Paid breaks

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Career progression opportunities

Pension contributions

Modern working environment

Qualifications

• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and highly organised with a strong attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with the ability to collaborate effectively.
• Proficient in IT and technology.
• Strong understanding of repair processes.
• A cooperative team player who values understanding and supporting others.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the team is ready to begin work at 7am, including opening the workshop and turning on all equipment.
• Hold daily morning meetings with the team to delegate tasks and communicate the day’s targets.
• Oversee the correct use of equipment, uniforms, and tools to support staff well-being.
• Discuss vehicle status and potential challenges with the Regional Manager.
• Update CJS to provide customers with accurate repair progress updates.
• Order parts for upcoming vehicles at least 3 business days in advance.
• Manage the work volume for vehicles due in and currently on-site.
• Ensure all vehicles have 10-stage repair images for a complete job pack.
• Monitor and manage wet and dry stock levels.
• Maintain quality control of repairs throughout each stage of the process.

Skills

Self-motivated

Confident communicator

Proficient in IT and technology

Understanding of repair processes

Team player

Job description

Job Advert

Bodyshop Manager

Salary

£57,500 - £77,900 OTE with a company EV Vehicle
£60,000 - £80,400 OTE without a company EV Vehicle
Note that BIK (benefit in kind tax) is paid on all company vehicles from your gross salary.

Hours

50 hours per week including paid breaks, 7am-5pm Monday to Friday

Location

Halo ARC Eastbourne

Halo is the industry leading UK-based accident repair group, with 37 established accident repair centres across the UK and we are still growing. Partnered with IRS (Intelligent Repair Services) based in Germany, who are the largest provider of accident claim services in Europe, this partnership provides Halo with an unrivalled platform and the resource for excellent training, development and employee packages!

Role Overview

We are looking for a Bodyshop Manager to join our Accident Repair Centre in Eastbourne. The Bodyshop Manager plays a pivotal role ensuring the smooth running of the workshop, whilst maintaining Halo’s quality, customer service and speed of repairs. They will report to and work closely with the Regional Manager. You will work efficiently in a modern fast‑paced clean environment, collaborating as a team player and consistently meeting tight deadlines.

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We are creating the next generation of repair centres, driven by a passion for service, quality, and customer focus, and we want you to be a part of it!

Responsibilities

• Ensure the team is ready to begin work at 7am, including opening the workshop and turning on all equipment.
• Hold daily morning meetings with the team to delegate tasks, communicate the day’s targets, and address any issues.
• Oversee the correct use of equipment, uniforms, and tools to support staff well‑being.
• Discuss vehicle status and potential challenges with the Regional Manager, including vehicles on‑site and those due in.
• Update CJS to provide customers with accurate repair progress updates.
• Order parts for upcoming vehicles at least 3 business days in advance.
• Manage the work volume for vehicles due in and currently on‑site.
• Ensure all vehicles have 10‑stage repair images for a complete and accurate job pack.
• Monitor and manage wet and dry stock levels.
• Maintain quality control of repairs throughout each stage of the process.

Qualifications & Skills

• Self‑motivated, enthusiastic, and highly organised with a strong attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with the ability to collaborate effectively.
• Proficient in IT and technology.
• Strong understanding of repair processes.
• A cooperative team player who values understanding and supporting others.

Our Values

• Be Proud – take pride in your work and celebrate your successes, big or small.
• Keep It Simple – simple solutions are harder to find than complex ones, but consistency and simplicity matter most.
• Do the Right Thing – if it feels right in your heart, do it. If it doesn’t, then don’t.
• And most importantly, always be extraordinary.

Benefits

• Accredited Living Wage Employer
• Employee assistance programme for you and your family
• Health and wellbeing apps
• Cycle scheme
• Gym discounts
• Retail and restaurant discount and cashback
• Life Insurance
• Health Insurance
• VirtualGP
• Enhanced family friendly pay such as maternity and paternity
• Free fruit and pizza
• Refer a friend bonus incentive
• Employee recognition rewards
• Team Event Budget (do something fun together!)
• Discounted LV insurance
• Get appreciated for your time with paid breaks
• 25 days holiday plus public holidays
• We invest in YOU with opportunities for career progression
• Pension contributions
• Work within a modern and clean working environment
• We are always open to hearing what our people want!

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. Throughout the recruitment process we want all candidates to be at their best. We are an inclusive workplace, where staff respect one another, feel valued for their differences and can be themselves.

Contact

To discuss this position or any of our positions in more detail feel free to contact our recruitment team via [e-mail] or call 01243 546185, we aim to respond to all enquiries within 24 hours.