Bodyshop Manager

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd in Sunderland is seeking an experienced Bodyshop Manager to lead a busy bodyshop and drive performance across the team.

You will manage and develop skilled technicians, ensure repairs meet manufacturer specifications, uphold health and safety, and maintain exceptional customer relationships. The role offers a competitive salary and a clear path for professional growth within a reputable operation.

Qualifications

• Proven management experience within a bodyshop or vehicle repair environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of vehicle body repair, paint processes, and industry standards.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations, including risk assessments and PPE protocols.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines.
• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or ATA accreditation in Vehicle Body Repair (desirable but not essential).
• Resilient, adaptable, and able to build trust with colleagues and customers.
• Customer-focused with excellent relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily workshop operations, ensuring workflow efficiency and timely completion of repairs.
• Manage, motivate, and develop the bodyshop team to meet and exceed industry and quality standards.
• Ensure all repairs comply with manufacturer specifications and internal quality benchmarks.
• Implement and enforce health and safety policies, maintaining a safe working environment.
• Conduct quality control audits to uphold customer satisfaction and repair standards.
• Control costs, manage budgets, and optimise resource allocation as a Bodyshop Manager.
• Maintain excellent customer relationships through effective communication and service delivery.
• Ensure workshop tools, machinery, and facilities are properly maintained.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance workshop productivity and processes.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Body repair knowledge

Health & safety

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / ATA (Vehicle Body Repair)

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established, reputable bodyshop in Sunderland for the position of Bodyshop Manager. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced professional to take on a leadership role within a thriving operation. The ideal Bodyshop Manager will bring proven management skills, extensive knowledge of vehicle body repairs, and a commitment to delivering high standards in vehicle refurbishment.

• Basic salary of up to approximately £50,000, with an attractive bonus scheme
• Opportunity to lead a successful, well-respected bodyshop in Sunderland
• Manage and develop a team of skilled technicians and support staff
• Work within a facility dedicated to quality, safety, and customer satisfaction
• Supportive management structure with opportunities for professional growth and progression
• Join a team where your leadership can make a tangible difference in operational success

Duties of the Bodyshop Manager:

• Oversee daily workshop operations, ensuring workflow efficiency and timely completion of repairs
• Manage, motivate, and develop the bodyshop team to meet and exceed industry and quality standards
• Ensure all repairs comply with manufacturer specifications and internal quality benchmarks
• Implement and enforce health and safety policies, maintaining a safe working environment
• Conduct quality control audits to uphold customer satisfaction and repair standards
• Control costs, manage budgets, and optimise resource allocation as a Bodyshop Manager
• Maintain excellent customer relationships through effective communication and service delivery
• Ensure workshop tools, machinery, and facilities are properly maintained
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance workshop productivity and processes

Requirements:

• Proven management experience within a bodyshop or vehicle repair environment
• Comprehensive knowledge of vehicle body repair, paint processes, and industry standards
• Understanding of health and safety regulations, including risk assessments and PPE protocols
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines
• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or ATA accreditation in Vehicle Body Repair (desirable but not essential)
• Resilient, adaptable, and able to build trust with colleagues and customers
• Customer-focused with excellent relationship management skills