Pybus Recruitment Ltd
Bodyshop Manager
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Bodyshop Manager
Hampton, Greater London
Basic Salary: Up to £60,000
Car Allowance + Bonus Scheme
45 Hours per Week | Monday to Friday
Pybus Recruitment is currently recruiting on behalf of a leading accident repair organisation for an experienced Bodyshop Manager to join their successful and growing site in Hampton.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a proven Bodyshop Manager, General Manager, Production Manager, or Workshop Manager looking to take ownership of a busy, high-performing accident repair centre. You'll be responsible for leading the entire operation, driving performance, maintaining exceptional customer service standards, and ensuring profitability across the site.
Our client is a well-established and rapidly expanding business within the accident repair sector, offering genuine long-term career progression, excellent benefits, and the chance to join a company that invests heavily in its people and facilities.
The Role
As Bodyshop Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operation of the repair centre, ensuring productivity targets, customer satisfaction levels, and financial objectives are consistently achieved.
You will lead from the front, developing a high-performing team while maintaining operational excellence across all areas of the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all aspects of the Bodyshop operation.
- Drive site performance against key KPIs, productivity targets, and profitability goals.
- Ensure effective workshop loading and capacity planning to maximise throughput.
- Monitor workflow efficiency and manage daily production activities.
- Review performance metrics regularly and implement improvements where required.
- Ensure customer service standards and SLAs are achieved consistently.
- Handle escalated customer issues and complaints through to successful resolution.
- Manage departmental budgets, resources, and financial performance.
- Conduct regular performance reviews and identify training and development needs.
- Support employee engagement, retention, and team development initiatives.
- Work closely with the People team on recruitment and workforce planning.
- Oversee apprentice development and progression.
- Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety, COSHH, and environmental regulations.
- Maintain audit standards and support BSI accreditation requirements.
- Provide support to other group sites when required.
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Why Apply?
This role offers the opportunity to join a forward-thinking business that continues to invest in its people, technology, and facilities. If you're an experienced Bodyshop leader looking for a fresh challenge with a growing organisation where your contribution will genuinely make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
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Requirements
The Ideal Candidate
We are keen to speak with candidates who have:
- Previous experience managing a busy accident repair centre or Bodyshop operation.
- Strong knowledge of the automotive accident repair industry.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop teams.
- A strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and profitability.
- Knowledge of BSI standards, compliance requirements, and operational best practices.
- Excellent organisational, communication, and customer service skills.
- The ability to drive performance whilst maintaining quality standards.
- Strong understanding of vehicle repair processes, legislation, and industry standards.
Benefits
What's On Offer?
Package
- Basic Salary up to £60,000
- Performance Bonus Scheme
- Car Allowance
- Annual Salary Review
Benefits
- 33 Days Holiday including Bank Holidays
- Private Healthcare (BUPA)
- Health Cash Plan
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption Leave
- Life Assurance (3x Salary)
- Career Development & Progression Opportunities
- Employee Recognition Programmes
- Free Breakfasts and Fresh Fruit
- Regular Team Events and Celebrations
- Supportive and Collaborative Working Environment
Interested?
Contact Pybus Recruitment today for a confidential discussion.
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