Bodyshop Manager

AutoSkills (United Kingdom); New Milton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

AutoSkills (United Kingdom) in New Milton is seeking an experienced Bodyshop Manager to lead daily operations, drive performance and develop the team while maintaining high repair standards.

You will oversee workflow across panels, MET and paint, ensure quality, safety and strong customer service, and report to senior management. The role offers a competitive salary and a Monday–Friday schedule.

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.
• IMI and/or ATA qualifications advantageous.
• 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 agreed targets.
• Work closely with panels/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

Communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Health & Safety

Organisational skills

Quality focus

Process improvement

Driving licence

ATA/IMI qualifications

Job description

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
• 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

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This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Bodyshop Manager to take the next step in their career, with up to £50,000 depending on experience, Monday to Friday working hours and genuine long-term career development.

If you're ready for a role where your experience is respected, your leadership is valued and you can enjoy a better work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you.