At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a busy accident repair centre and ensure top-notch customer satisfaction.
- Company: Join a progressive business that values leadership and operational expertise.
- Benefits: Earn up to £50,000 with ongoing training and career progression.
- Other info: This role offers stability and growth in a supportive team.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a modern environment while enjoying a great work-life balance.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in managing bodyshops and strong leadership skills.
Location: Cannock
Salary: £50,000 Depending on Experience
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday - Friday | 08:00 - 17:00
Looking for a role where your leadership skills are recognised, your earning potential is rewarded, and your career can continue to progress? If you're an experienced Bodyshop Manager looking to lead a successful accident repair centre, this is an outstanding opportunity to join a progressive business where your leadership, operational expertise, and customer-focused approach will be genuinely valued. Offering a competitive salary of £50,000 depending on experience, you'll be joining a company that recognises and rewards strong performance.
Enjoy an excellent work-life balance with a Monday to Friday working pattern, allowing you to focus on leading a high-performing team within a modern, well-equipped accident repair centre. This is your opportunity to develop your career with a business committed to investing in its people, promoting from within, and delivering industry-leading standards.
What's in it for you?
- Competitive Salary - £50,000 Depending on Experience
- Monday to Friday Working Pattern (08:00am - 5:00pm)
- 40-Hour Working Week
- Full-Time, Permanent Position
- Modern Accident Repair Centre
- Ongoing Training & Development
- Career Progression Opportunities
The Role
As an Experienced Bodyshop Manager, you will be responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of a busy accident repair centre, ensuring outstanding customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and exceptional repair quality. You will oversee workshop performance while developing and motivating your team to consistently achieve business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the daily operation of the bodyshop, ensuring maximum efficiency and productivity.
- Manage, motivate, and develop Workshop Controllers, Vehicle Damage Assessors, Technicians, and support staff.
- Monitor workshop performance, KPIs, productivity, and repair quality to achieve operational targets.
- Build strong relationships with customers, insurers, manufacturers, and suppliers while delivering exceptional customer service.
- Ensure all repairs are completed in line with manufacturer repair methods, company procedures, and quality standards.
- Maintain compliance with Health & Safety legislation and ensure a safe, professional working environment.
- Oversee workflow planning, resource allocation, and vehicle throughput to maximise operational performance.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining profitability and outstanding customer satisfaction.
About You
We're looking for an experienced, commercially aware Bodyshop Manager with a proven background in leading successful accident repair centres. You'll be a confident leader with excellent communication skills and a passion for delivering operational excellence.
You will ideally have:
- Previous experience as a Bodyshop Manager, Accident Repair Centre Manager, or Workshop Manager within an automotive bodyshop.
- Strong knowledge of accident repair processes, manufacturer repair methods, and insurance repair procedures.
- Experience managing workshop performance, productivity, quality standards, and KPI delivery.
- Excellent leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
- Strong customer service and relationship management abilities.
- Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and operational performance.
- Excellent organisational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
- Full UK Driving Licence preferred.
Apply Today
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing accident repair business that values its employees, offers genuine career progression, and provides long-term stability within a modern working environment. If you're an experienced Bodyshop Manager looking for a role where your leadership, operational expertise, and commitment to excellence will be recognised and rewarded, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now for immediate consideration.
Contact Steve @ AutoSkills - Job Reference - 54420
Bodyshop Manager in Cannock employer: Auto Skills UK
Auto Skills UK is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With competitive salaries, opportunities for overtime, and a flexible 4-on 4-off shift pattern, employees can enjoy a healthy work-life balance while advancing their careers in a dynamic workshop environment in Brighouse.
