Bodyshop Manager

Auto Skills UK; New Milton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to £50,000

Mon-Fri working pattern

08:30-17:00 hours

Full-time, permanent

Modern workshop

Ongoing training & development

Career progression

Job summary

Auto Skills UK is seeking an Experienced Bodyshop Manager in New Milton to lead the day-to-day operation, drive performance and deliver repairs to the highest standards.

You will coach the team, manage workflow across panel, MET and Paint, ensure quality and customer satisfaction, and maintain Health & Safety compliance in a modern workshop.

This full-time role offers a salary up to £50,000, Monday to Friday, 08:30-17:00, with development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing an automotive accident repair bodyshop.
• Strong knowledge of Panel, MET and Paint repair processes.
• Proven leadership and people-management skills.
• Experience managing workflow, productivity, quality and operational performance.
• Strong understanding of bodyshop KPIs and production targets.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Commercially aware with strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of quality, compliance and Health & Safety.
• Professional, motivated and results-driven approach.
• Full UK Driving Licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the bodyshop, ensuring efficient workflow and vehicle throughput.
• Lead, motivate and develop the bodyshop team, maintaining high levels of performance and engagement.
• Monitor productivity, repair times, quality and departmental performance against targets.
• Work closely with VDA/Estimating, Workshop Control, Panel, MET and Paint teams to maximise efficiency.
• Ensure all repairs are completed to manufacturer repair methods and required quality standards.
• Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction through clear communication and professional service.
• Ensure Health & Safety, compliance and bodyshop procedures are consistently maintained.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across productivity, quality and overall site performance.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Health & Safety

Customer service

Education

IMI/ATA qualifications advantageous

Job description

EXPERIENCED BODYSHOP MANAGER

Location: New Milton
Salary: Up to £50,000 Depending on Experience
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday - Friday - 08:30 - 17:00

Looking for a Bodyshop Manager role where your experience is genuinely valued, your leadership makes a difference, and you're rewarded with the salary and work-life balance you deserve?

If you're ready to move away from the pressures of your current role and take on an opportunity where you can lead, influence and make your mark, this could be the ideal next step.

With a salary of up to £50,000 depending on experience and a Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00 working pattern, you'll have the opportunity to progress your career without sacrificing your evenings and weekends. Join a professional, modern bodyshop where you can use your industry knowledge to drive performance, develop your team and help shape the continued success of the business.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive Salary - Up to £50,000 Depending on Experience
• Monday to Friday Working Pattern
• 08:30 - 17:00 Working Hours
• Full-Time, Permanent Position
• Modern Workshop Environment
• Ongoing Training & Development
• Career Progression Opportunities

THE ROLE

As an Experienced Bodyshop Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management and performance of the bodyshop, ensuring vehicles are repaired efficiently, safely and to the highest possible standards.

You'll lead and motivate the team while overseeing workflow, productivity, quality and customer satisfaction, working closely with key departments to ensure the smooth and successful operation of the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the bodyshop, ensuring efficient workflow and vehicle throughput
• Lead, motivate and develop the bodyshop team, maintaining high levels of performance and engagement
• Monitor productivity, repair times, quality and departmental performance against agreed targets
• Work closely with VDA/Estimating, Workshop Control, Panel, MET and Paint teams to maximise efficiency
• Ensure all repairs are completed to manufacturer repair methods and required quality standards
• Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction through clear communication and professional service
• Ensure Health & Safety, compliance and bodyshop procedures are consistently maintained
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across productivity, quality and overall site performance

ABOUT YOU

We're looking for an experienced and commercially aware Bodyshop Manager with a strong background within the accident repair industry and the leadership skills required to drive a busy operation forward.

• Proven experience managing an automotive accident repair bodyshop
• Strong knowledge of Panel, MET and Paint repair processes
• Proven leadership and people-management skills
• Experience managing workflow, productivity, quality and operational performance
• Strong understanding of bodyshop KPIs and production targets
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Commercially aware with strong organisational and problem-solving abilities
• Committed to maintaining high standards of quality, compliance and Health & Safety
• Professional, motivated and results-driven approach
• IMI and/or ATA qualifications advantageous
• Full UK Driving Licence preferred

Alternative Job Titles:

Bodyshop Manager / Accident Repair Centre Manager / Bodyshop Operations Manager / Accident Repair Manager / Workshop Manager / Bodyshop General Manager / Automotive Workshop Manager / Vehicle Repair Centre Manager / Bodyshop Production Manager