Bodyshop Manager — Lead Team, Hit Budgets, Flexible

Steer Automotive Group; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An automotive service provider based in Swindon is seeking an experienced Bodyshop Manager to lead their site. The role involves driving site performance, managing a motivated team, and delivering exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate will have leadership experience in a similar automotive environment, strong management skills, and a commitment to excellence. This position offers competitive salary and benefits including flexible working, enhanced leave, and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus performance-related bonus

29 days holiday including public holidays

Pension contributions

Enhanced parental leave

Enhanced sick pay

Flexible working options

Cycle to work scheme

Ongoing training through Steer Academy

Employee assistance programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Bodyshop Manager or in a similar automotive leadership role.
• Strong commercial and operational management skills.
• Excellent people management abilities - from recruitment to ongoing development.

Responsibilities

• Drive site performance to meet and exceed financial targets.
• Lead, inspire, and develop the team, fostering a culture of excellence.
• Manage recruitment and retention to ensure consistent staffing levels.
• Oversee workflow, quality control, and operational efficiency.
• Build strong relationships with customers, insurers, and suppliers.

Skills

Commercial management skills

People management abilities

Target achievement

Customer service commitment

Job description

An automotive service provider based in Swindon is seeking an experienced Bodyshop Manager to lead their site. The role involves driving site performance, managing a motivated team, and delivering exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate will have leadership experience in a similar automotive environment, strong management skills, and a commitment to excellence. This position offers competitive salary and benefits including flexible working, enhanced leave, and ongoing training opportunities.