At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage an independent accident repair centre with a focus on growth.
- Company: Established independent bodyshop with exciting new investment opportunities.
- Benefits: Up to £45,000 salary, uncapped bonuses, flexible hours, and 28 days leave.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team and enjoy genuine autonomy in your role.
- Why this job: Take ownership of a growing business and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in automotive body repair and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 45000 £ per year.
Salary: Up to £45,000 + Uncapped Performance Bonus
Hours: Flexible Monday–Friday, generally between 7am and 5pm. Occasional Saturday mornings (up to 5 hours per month).
The Opportunity
We’re seeking an experienced Bodyshop Manager or ambitious Supervisor ready to take the next step in their career. This is an opportunity to take control of an established independent accident repair centre entering an exciting new phase of growth and investment. Reporting directly to the business owner, you’ll have genuine autonomy to manage and develop the operation, supported by an experienced team of 4–5 productive staff. We’re looking for someone who wants to run the business as though it were their own, and be financially rewarded for its success.
Your Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations, workflow and workshop productivity.
- Lead, motivate and develop the existing team.
- Manage estimating, job costing, repair authorisations and quality control.
- Monitor efficiency, costs and profitability.
- Develop customer relationships and identify opportunities for business growth.
- Implement improvements to systems, processes and overall performance.
About You
- Experienced within the automotive body repair industry.
- Management, supervisory or bodyshop control experience.
- Strong commercial awareness and organisational skills.
- Confident decision-maker with excellent leadership and communication skills.
- Good understanding of estimating, repair processes and profitability.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Experience with Audatex or similar estimating systems would be advantageous.
What We’re Offering
- Up to £45,000 basic salary, depending on experience.
- Uncapped performance bonus linked to business profitability.
- Genuine working flexibility to balance business and personal commitments.
- Autonomy and independence to make decisions and implement your ideas.
- 28 days’ annual leave, including bank holidays.
- Workplace pension scheme.
- Opportunity to play a key role in an ambitious, growing business.
Interested?
If you’re commercially minded, passionate about the industry and motivated by the opportunity to make a genuine difference, we’d love to hear from you. Take ownership. Drive success. Share in the rewards.
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