Bodyshop Manager

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; West Rainton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary (£50k–£55k)

OTE up to £75k

Mon–Fri, no weekends

Career development

Leadership role

Job summary

A Bodyshop Manager is sought by Allscreens Nationwide Ltd on behalf of a client for an Accident Repair Centre in Penrith, Cumbria. This role leads a busy operation, ensuring high standards of quality, efficiency and customer service.

The successful candidate will oversee safety, performance, and team development. The package includes a competitive salary (£50,000–£55,000), an OTE up to £75,000, a Monday–Friday pattern with no weekends, plus opportunities for career progression within an

Qualifications

• Proven leadership with automotive operations or technical experience.
• Experience in accident repair or bodyshop is advantageous.
• Ambitious and proactive with a desire to progress in management.
• Strong organisational and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the Penrith accident repair site, ensuring productivity, safety, and compliance standards are met.
• Lead and motivate a dedicated team, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Oversee workshop activities to ensure quality workmanship and timely delivery.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and maintain industry-leading standards.
• Collaborate across departments to improve operational processes.
• Drive profitability, efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership skills

People management

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Bodyshop Manager in a Accident Repair Centre in Penrith, Cumbria. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and experienced automotive professional to lead a busy accident repair operation, ensuring high standards of quality, efficiency, and customer service.

Benefits for the successful Bodyshop Manager :

• Competitive basic salary ranging from £50,000 to £55,000 per annum
• Attractive bonus structure with On Target Earnings (OTE) up to £75,000 per annum
• Monday to Friday working pattern; no weekends
• Opportunity to join an expanding automotive repair business
• Supportive environment focussed on teamwork and career development
• Leadership role overseeing a skilled team
• Play a key part in driving operational excellence and customer satisfaction

Duties of the Bodyshop Manager :

• Manage daily operations of the Penrith accident repair site, ensuring productivity, safety, and compliance standards are met
• Lead and motivate a dedicated team, fostering a high-performance culture
• Oversee workshop activities to ensure quality workmanship and timely delivery
• Deliver exceptional customer service and maintain industry-leading standards
• Collaborate across departments to improve operational processes
• Drive profitability, efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain health and safety protocols and ensure compliance with industry regulations
• Control costs and optimise resources to maximise site performance

Requirements of the Bodyshop Manager:

• Proven leadership skills with operational or technical experience in the automotive sector
• Previous experience within accident repair or bodyshop environment is highly advantageous
• Ambitious and proactive with a desire to progress in management roles
• Strong organisational and people management skills as a Bodyshop Manager
• Confident decision-maker with excellent problem-solving abilities
• Hands-on approach to management, with the ability to motivate and develop a team
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and maintain high standards of quality and service