Bodyshop Manager

Perfect Placement; Harrow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Employee discounts on retail, dining,?

Job summary

Perfect Placement is representing an experienced Bodyshop Manager to lead a busy accident repair centre in Harrow, Greater London. The role focuses on operational excellence, customer service, and team leadership within a modern, high-volume workshop.

You will oversee day-to-day operations, drive targets, and ensure quality repairs while maintaining safety standards and efficient workflow. This position offers a stable, career-focused environment with industry-leading processes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Bodyshop Manager or in a similar leadership position within the automotive repair sector.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and confident leadership abilities.
• Proficiency in IT systems used for repair management and reporting.
• Knowledge of modern repair procedures, health and safety standards.
• A team player who fosters a positive and collaborative working environment.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Passionate about delivering high-quality service and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily workshop operations to ensure smooth workflow from start to finish.
• Conduct daily team meetings to communicate targets, delegate tasks, and address issues.
• Manage repair progress and vehicle status updates in collaboration with regional management.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards while overseeing equipment use.
• Supervise parts ordering and manage work volumes for incoming and ongoing jobs.
• Maintain high standards of repair quality and process consistency.
• Monitor and control stock levels of supplies and materials.
• Ensure all vehicles undergo complete 10-stage repair imaging for accuracy.
• Support, motivate, and develop workshop staff to uphold company standards and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Organisation

Communication

IT systems

Teamwork

Tools

Repair management software

Job description

We are representing a highly reputable accident repair group in their search for an experienced Bodyshop Manager to lead their busy facility in Harrow, Greater London. This is a unique Bodyshop Manager opportunity for a dedicated professional to manage a modern, high-volume accident repair centre, ensuring operational excellence and delivering outstanding customer service.

Benefits

• Up to £60,000 basic salary with potential earnings of £86,400 OTE
• Monday to Friday working hours, 7am - 5pm, with no weekends
• Well-established accident repair bodyshop group environment
• Proven track record in managing a successful bodyshop
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Employee discounts on retail, dining, and health services

Duties of a Bodyshop Manager

• Oversee daily workshop operations to ensure smooth workflow from start to finish
• Conduct daily team meetings to communicate targets, delegate tasks, and address issues
• Manage repair progress and vehicle status updates in collaboration with regional management
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards while overseeing equipment use
• Supervise parts ordering and manage work volumes for incoming and ongoing jobs
• Maintain high standards of repair quality and process consistency
• Monitor and control stock levels of supplies and materials
• Ensure all vehicles undergo complete 10-stage repair imaging for accuracy
• Support, motivate, and develop workshop staff to uphold company standards and customer satisfaction

Requirements of a Bodyshop Manager

• Proven experience as a Bodyshop Manager or in a similar leadership position within the automotive repair sector
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and confident leadership abilities
• Proficiency in IT systems used for repair management and reporting
• Knowledge of modern repair procedures, health and safety standards
• A team player who fosters a positive and collaborative working environment
• Self-motivated with the ability to work efficiently under pressure
• Passionate about delivering high-quality service and customer satisfaction