Bodyshop Manager

Kolt Recruitment Ltd; Southall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Southall is seeking an experienced Bodyshop Manager to lead a busy Accident Repair Centre. The successful candidate will oversee daily operations, ensuring efficiency and compliance while managing a team of technicians. Strong leadership skills, technical knowledge of accident repair, and a customer-oriented approach are essential. This role offers a company car, a workplace pension, and other benefits.

Benefits

Company car (or cash alternative)

Workplace Pension Scheme

Executive Costco Membership card

Complimentary pay day lunches

Extension-service rewards for all staff.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Bodyshop Manager, Assistant Manager, or in a senior leadership role within an Accident Repair Centre.
• Strong technical knowledge of accident repair processes.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to manage budgets and maximise profit.
• Exceptional organisational and communication skills.
• Customer-focused with a commitment to delivering outstanding service.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the body shop, ensuring efficiency and productivity.
• Lead, manage, and motivate a team of technicians, estimators, and administrative staff.
• Maintain high standards of repair quality, safety, and compliance.
• Drive profitability through effective cost control, planning, and workflow management.
• Monitor performance KPIs including throughput, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Build strong relationships with insurance companies, work providers, and customers.
• Ensure all work meets manufacturer and industry standards.

Job description

Overview

Kolt Recruitment are seeking an experienced and driven Bodyshop Manager to join a busy, well-established Accident Repair Centre in Southall. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proven leader with a strong background in accident repair and workshop management to take ownership of daily operations, drive performance, and deliver first-class customer service.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the body shop, ensuring efficiency and productivity.
• Lead, manage, and motivate a team of technicians, estimators, and administrative staff.
• Maintain high standards of repair quality, safety, and compliance.
• Drive profitability through effective cost control, planning, and workflow management.
• Monitor performance KPIs including throughput, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Build strong relationships with insurance companies, work providers, and customers.
• Ensure all work meets manufacturer and industry standards.

Experience

• Previous experience as a Bodyshop Manager, Assistant Manager, or in a senior leadership role within an Accident Repair Centre.
• Strong technical knowledge of accident repair processes.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to manage budgets and maximise profit.
• Exceptional organisational and communication skills.
• Customer-focused with a commitment to delivering outstanding service.

Benefits

• Company car (or cash alternative)
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• Executive Costco Membership card
• Complimentary pay day lunches
• Extension-service rewards for all our staff.

If you would like any further information on the job please get in contact with Kirk at Kolt Recruitment