General Manager

FMG Repair Services Limited; Guildford; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus schemes

Company Car/Car Allowance

25 days annual leave

Life assurance (x2 salary)

Pension & Save-as-you-earn

Benefits App

Well-being services

Stream App

Job summary

FMG Repair Services Limited in Guildford is seeking a dynamic Bodyshop General Manager to lead a busy site, drive profitability, efficiency and customer service excellence. You will manage a high-performing team, oversee key financial targets and sustain a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

The role offers a competitive basic salary up to £65,000, with bonus potential, a Company Car/Car Allowance (£5,200), and a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a high-performing team at the Guildford site.
• Oversee key operational and financial objectives and drive continuous improvements.
• Optimize workflow, manage KPIs, and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Develop business strategies and recruit/develop top talent across the site.

Job description

Salary: basic salary up to £65,000 based on experience + Bonus + Company Car/Car Allowance (£5,200) + Excellent Company Benefits

Location: Guildford

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for operational excellence and customer satisfaction? FMG Repair Services is looking for an experienced Bodyshop General Manager to take full responsibility for the success of our busy site in Guildford. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a close-knit team, take ownership of the site’s performance and make a visible impact across the operation. With the autonomy to drive profitability, efficiency and exceptional customer service, you’ll play a key role in the site’s continued success.

You will lead and motivate a high-performing team, oversee key operational and financial objectives, and drive continuous improvement across all aspects of the site. With a strong focus on quality repairs, customer service, and commercial growth, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced, industry-leading environment.

As General Manager, you will optimise workflow, manage KPIs, and foster a culture of accountability and high performance. You'll work closely with senior leaders to ensure compliance with industry standards, develop business strategies, and recruit and develop top talent. If you’re a results-driven leader with experience in the automotive repair or related industries, this role offers the perfect blend of strategic and hands‑on leadership.

Why choose FMG RS?

Of course, we offer a fantastic basic salary, but there’s much more to being a General Manager at FMG RS than just that. Some of our most popular benefits include (but aren’t limited to) ...

• fantastic bonus schemes plus guaranteed average bonus when you're on holiday!
• Company Car/Car Allowance
• start with 25 days annual leave, of course, you’ll have public holidays too and an extra day off to celebrate your birthday!
• free life assurance (x2 your basic salary)
• exclusive colleague-only vehicle-leasing schemes
• pension & save-as-you-earn share scheme
• A Benefits App giving a huge range of retailer discounts and cashback deals
• well-being services (incl. 24/7 GP service, mental health support and physiotherapy + Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan & Travel Insurance)
• Stream App for all our colleagues - a Financial Wellbeing app that gives you more control over your pay. Not only does it let you choose when to get paid it also lets you put money aside each month and in addition you can get discounts on your shopping, check what benefits you're eligible for and can even put you in touch with a financial coach!

We’re going places ...

• We’re part of something bigger - ZIGUP, a leading provider of integrated mobility solutions, supporting customers across the UK, Ireland and Spain, - few other businesses can offer you the volume, variety and long-term security as us;
• You’re rewarded for your part in our success - lots of customers means lots of work to share, which in turn means lots of opportunity to boost your earnings through our fantastic bonus schemes;
• We invest in you - We believe everyone should have the opportunity to better themselves and look to progress, not just within FMG RS but the wider ZIGUP business too;
• We’re growing - it’s an exciting time for the industry and we’re committed to being at the cutting edge, investing in everything from our EV capabilities, our workshops to our Training Centres;

Join the FMG RS family

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