Senior Bodyshop Operations Lead

BCA; Riseley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Company Pension Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and ADI

Job summary

BCA is seeking a Senior Bodyshop Supervisor in Riseley, United Kingdom, to lead multi-discipline bodyshop operations and drive efficiency. Salary starts at £40,000 with a potential £5,000 uplift after six months, and a 40-hour week with a flexible 5-out-of-7 shift pattern including Saturdays.

The role emphasises KPI-driven performance, quality control, regulatory compliance and strong team leadership across Bodyshop, Quickfix, Wheels, CMR and Progress processes.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience — minimum 1 year in a similar supervisory role, with proven ability to lead in a target-driven environment.
• Bodyshop background — 3–5 years’ experience in a Bodyshop setting, with strong technical understanding.
• Communication skills — confident communicator, able to work cross-functionally and build strong relationships.
• Time management & organisation — able to prioritise effectively, work under pressure and maintain workflow accuracy.
• Attention to detail — high level of accuracy across all operational and reporting tasks.
• IT capability — competent with Microsoft Office and able to compile management reports.
• Customer focus — committed to delivering excellent service and maintaining high satisfaction levels.
• Self-motivation — proactive, independent and able to drive performance without close supervision.
• Full UK Driving Licence required

Responsibilities

• Lead daily Bodyshop operations — manage operatives, workflow, shop loading and WIP performance.
• Drive team performance — build a strong team culture focused on hitting KPIs and quality standards.
• Maintain quality & customer satisfaction — oversee all quality matters and handle customer queries professionally.
• Ensure process efficiency — deliver industry-leading standards, minimise downtime and control costs.
• Uphold Health & Safety — ensure full compliance with HSE across all activities.
• Manage people & performance — deliver training, manage HR issues and conduct performance reviews.
• Communicate effectively — maintain strong communication with internal teams and external clients.
• Provide flexible operational support — work rotating shifts (including Saturday mornings) and support overtime when required.

Skills

Supervisory

Bodyshop experience

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

IT skills

Customer focus

Self-motivation

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

BCA is seeking a Senior Bodyshop Supervisor in Riseley, United Kingdom, to lead multi-discipline bodyshop operations and drive efficiency. Salary starts at £40,000 with a potential £5,000 uplift after six months, and a 40-hour week with a flexible 5-out-of-7 shift pattern including Saturdays.

The role emphasises KPI-driven performance, quality control, regulatory compliance and strong team leadership across Bodyshop, Quickfix, Wheels, CMR and Progress processes.