Bodyshop Manager

Steer Automotive Group; Whitland; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Steer Automotive Group is seeking a Bodyshop Manager to lead their Whitland site. The role involves overseeing daily operations, managing a talented team, and ensuring high-quality service delivery. Candidates should have proven experience in bodyshop management, strong leadership skills, and be commercially focused. This opportunity offers competitive salary and benefits, along with real progression within a fast-growing national group.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus performance related bonus

29 days holiday including public holidays

Pension contributions

Enhanced parental leave

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Flexible working options available

Cycle to work scheme

Steer Academy provides ongoing training

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bodyshop management or senior leadership role.
• In-depth knowledge of accident repair processes and compliance standards.
• Commercially focused with ability to manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the bodyshop, ensuring compliance.
• Lead and develop a team of technicians and support staff.
• Manage workflow, monitor performance against KPIs.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational Skills

People Management

Customer Service

Tools

Bodyshop Management Systems

Job description

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• Competitive salary plus performance related bonus
• 29 days holiday including public holidaysplus additional days with service
• Pension contributions
• Enhanced parental leave
• Wagestream—a Financial Wellbeing app giving you ultimate pay control! Get paid when you want, save monthly, enjoy shopping discounts, explore your benefits, and even connect with a financial coach.
• Talk to us about flexible working
• Cycle to work scheme
• Benefits App – virtual GP appointments, employee assistance programme (EAP), cycle to work, high street discounts, discounted vehicle maintenance & repairs and so much more!
  
• Steer Academy provides accredited ongoing training – paid for by the business
• Opportunities for career progression

Bodyshop Manager – Whitland
Steer Automotive Group
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About Us
Steer Automotive Group is the UK’s leading and fastest-growing vehicle repair group, built on a reputation for quality, innovation, and service excellence. At our Whitland site, we’re looking for an experienced Bodyshop Manager to lead our team, oversee daily operations, and drive performance across all areas of the business.

The Role
As Bodyshop Manager, you’ll be responsible for the smooth and profitable running of the site. You’ll lead a talented team of technicians and support staff, ensure industry-leading repair quality, and deliver a great experience for both customers and insurance partners.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day operations of the bodyshop, ensuring efficiency, productivity, and compliance

Lead, motivate, and develop a team of MET technicians, panel beaters, paint sprayers, estimators, and administrators

Manage workflow, monitor performance against KPIs, and drive continuous improvement

Build strong relationships with insurers, suppliers, and customers

Ensure adherence to health & safety, environmental, and industry regulations

Resolve customer queries and complaints with professionalism and care

Support recruitment and ensure staffing levels meet operational needs

Stay up to date with industry trends and evolving repair technologies

What We’re Looking For

Proven experience in a bodyshop management or senior leadership role within the automotive repair sector

Strong leadership, organisational, and people management skills

In-depth knowledge of accident repair processes, workshop operations, and compliance standards

Commercially focused with the ability to manage budgets and maximise profitability

Proficient with bodyshop management systems and reporting tools

Clear communicator with a commitment to high-quality customer service

Why Join Steer in Whitland?

Be part of a respected and fast-growing national group

Lead a skilled, motivated, and supportive team

Access ongoing training and leadership development

Competitive salary and benefits package

Real progression opportunities within a future-focused organisation

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If you're an experienced Bodyshop Manager looking to lead a high-performing team and take your career to the next level — we’d love to hear from you.

Join Steer Automotive in Whitland — where leadership drives results.