Bodyshop Site Manager

AutoSkills (United Kingdom); Penrith; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Job summary

AutoSkills (United Kingdom) is seeking a Bodyshop Site Manager in Penrith. This full-time role oversees day-to-day site operations, ensuring efficient repairs, high quality, and a productive team focused on delivering excellent customer service.

You will lead and develop the bodyshop, manage workflow, monitor performance, and uphold health and safety. The package includes £50,000-£55,000 basic salary, a company car or car allowance, and bonus opportunities with OTE up to £75,000.

Qualifications

• Relevant management training or a recognised qualification in automotive accident repair, bodyshop operations or a related discipline.
• Previous experience managing or supervising a bodyshop or accident repair operation.
• Strong understanding of vehicle repair processes and workshop workflow.
• Proven ability to lead a team, manage priorities and maintain productivity.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of operational performance.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive approach to quality, customer satisfaction and health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Managing daily bodyshop operations and coordinating workflow.
• Leading, supporting and developing the site team.
• Monitoring productivity, performance and repair progress.
• Maintaining high standards of repair quality and customer service.
• Supporting efficient use of labour, equipment and workshop resources.
• Monitoring operational performance and working towards business targets.
• Ensuring health and safety procedures and relevant working practices are followed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Health and safety

Education

Management training in automotive

Job description

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 Basic Salary + Company Car / Car Allowance + Bonus | OTE up to £75,000

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Are you an experienced Bodyshop Manager looking for your next leadership opportunity in Penrith? This full-time, permanent position offers a basic salary of £50,000 - £55,000 per annum, plus a company car or car allowance and a bonus structure with OTE up to £75,000.

If you have a strong background in accident repair operations, team leadership and workshop performance, this could be an excellent opportunity to take responsibility for site operations while driving productivity, quality and customer satisfaction.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• OTE up to £75,000, including bonus.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Monday-to-Friday working pattern.
• Working hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm.
• Opportunity to lead and develop a bodyshop operation.

THE ROLE

As a Bodyshop Site Manager, you'll oversee the day-to-day operation of the site, ensuring repairs are completed efficiently, quality standards are maintained and the team works towards agreed business objectives.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing daily bodyshop operations and coordinating workflow.
• Leading, supporting and developing the site team.
• Monitoring productivity, performance and repair progress.
• Maintaining high standards of repair quality and customer service.
• Supporting efficient use of labour, equipment and workshop resources.
• Monitoring operational performance and working towards business targets.
• Ensuring health and safety procedures and relevant working practices are followed.

ABOUT YOU

• Relevant management training or a recognised qualification in automotive accident repair, bodyshop operations or a related discipline, with a commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Previous experience managing or supervising a bodyshop or accident repair operation.
• Strong understanding of vehicle repair processes and workshop workflow.
• Proven ability to lead a team, manage priorities and maintain productivity.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of operational performance.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive approach to quality, customer satisfaction and health and safety.

Right to Work: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Proof of eligibility will be required prior to employment.