Lead Bodyshop Manager — Mon-Fri, Modern Workshop & Growth

Auto Skills UK; New Milton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to £50,000

Mon-Fri working pattern

08:30-17:00 hours

Full-time, permanent

Modern workshop

Ongoing training & development

Career progression

Job summary

Auto Skills UK is seeking an Experienced Bodyshop Manager in New Milton to lead the day-to-day operation, drive performance and deliver repairs to the highest standards.

You will coach the team, manage workflow across panel, MET and Paint, ensure quality and customer satisfaction, and maintain Health & Safety compliance in a modern workshop.

This full-time role offers a salary up to £50,000, Monday to Friday, 08:30-17:00, with development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing an automotive accident repair bodyshop.
• Strong knowledge of Panel, MET and Paint repair processes.
• Proven leadership and people-management skills.
• Experience managing workflow, productivity, quality and operational performance.
• Strong understanding of bodyshop KPIs and production targets.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Commercially aware with strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of quality, compliance and Health & Safety.
• Professional, motivated and results-driven approach.
• Full UK Driving Licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the bodyshop, ensuring efficient workflow and vehicle throughput.
• Lead, motivate and develop the bodyshop team, maintaining high levels of performance and engagement.
• Monitor productivity, repair times, quality and departmental performance against targets.
• Work closely with VDA/Estimating, Workshop Control, Panel, MET and Paint teams to maximise efficiency.
• Ensure all repairs are completed to manufacturer repair methods and required quality standards.
• Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction through clear communication and professional service.
• Ensure Health & Safety, compliance and bodyshop procedures are consistently maintained.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across productivity, quality and overall site performance.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Health & Safety

Customer service

Education

IMI/ATA qualifications advantageous

Job description

Auto Skills UK is seeking an Experienced Bodyshop Manager in New Milton to lead the day-to-day operation, drive performance and deliver repairs to the highest standards.

You will coach the team, manage workflow across panel, MET and Paint, ensure quality and customer satisfaction, and maintain Health & Safety compliance in a modern workshop.

This full-time role offers a salary up to £50,000, Monday to Friday, 08:30-17:00, with development opportunities.