Bodyshop Manager: Lead a high‑performing workshop

Pybus Recruitment Ltd; Harrow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Cycle to Work

Life insurance

Discounts

Virtual GP

Annual leave

Job summary

Pybus Recruitment Ltd in Harrow, United Kingdom, is seeking an experienced Bodyshop Manager to lead a busy accident repair centre. You will manage day-to-day workshop operations, ensure quality, maintain customer service standards, and drive team performance under the Regional Manager.

The role requires strong knowledge of vehicle repair processes, excellent organisation, leadership, and IT/system proficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience as Bodyshop Manager or similar leadership role in accident repair.
• Strong understanding of vehicle repair processes.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
• Proficient IT skills and systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the team is ready to begin work at 7:00am, including opening the workshop and preparing equipment.
• Hold daily morning meetings to allocate work, communicate targets, and address operational issues.
• Oversee the correct use of equipment, tools, and PPE, promoting a safe and efficient working environment.
• Liaise with senior management regarding vehicle progress, workload, and operational challenges.
• Ensure repair management systems are updated accurately to provide customers with timely progress updates.
• Order parts for upcoming repairs at least three business days in advance where possible.
• Manage workshop capacity and vehicle throughput effectively.
• Ensure all repair documentation and image records are completed accurately.
• Monitor and control wet and dry stock levels.
• Maintain quality control standards throughout every stage of the repair process.
• Drive performance, productivity, and customer satisfaction across the operation.
• Support the ongoing development and wellbeing of team members.

Skills

Bodyshop management

Workshop operations

Leadership

Communication

IT proficiency

Team development

Quality focus

Tools

Repair management system

Job description

Pybus Recruitment Ltd in Harrow, United Kingdom, is seeking an experienced Bodyshop Manager to lead a busy accident repair centre. You will manage day-to-day workshop operations, ensure quality, maintain customer service standards, and drive team performance under the Regional Manager.

The role requires strong knowledge of vehicle repair processes, excellent organisation, leadership, and IT/system proficiency.