Premier Motors (Solent)
Bodyshop Manager
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Bodyshop Manager
Premier Motors, Isle of Wight
Full Time: Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 5.00pm, i.e. 42.5 hours per week, 1 hour lunch break (unpaid).
REPORTING TO: AFTERSALES MANAGER
Premier Motors is looking for an experienced, motivated, and customer-focused Bodyshop Manager to lead our busy Accident Repair Centre. This is an excellent opportunity for a proven Bodyshop professional to manage all aspects of workshop operations, drive performance, and lead a skilled team in delivering exceptional repair quality and customer service.
The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day running of the Bodyshop, ensuring repairs are completed safely, efficiently, and to manufacturer and industry standards while maintaining excellent relationships with customers, insurance companies, and suppliers.
A company car is provided as part of the remuneration package.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the daily operation of the Bodyshop and Accident Repair Centre.
- Lead, motivate, coach, and develop a team of Paint Technicians, Panel Technicians, MET Technicians, VDA/Estimators, Administrators, and Apprentices.
- Plan and allocate workshop workload to maximise productivity and efficiency.
- Ensure all repairs are completed to manufacturer specifications, BSI standards, and company quality procedures.
- Liaise with insurance companies, accident management companies, engineers, and third-party assessors to progress repair authorisations and resolve repair queries.
- Monitor repair progress to ensure vehicles are completed on time and customers are kept fully informed throughout the repair process.
- Maintain excellent customer satisfaction through effective communication and high-quality workmanship.
- Monitor labour sales, workshop efficiency, productivity, and profitability, implementing improvements where required.
- Ensure accurate completion of estimates, job cards, invoicing, and recording of parts and paint materials.
- Control workshop costs, materials, and consumables while minimising waste.
- Maintain strong relationships with manufacturers, suppliers, and external partners.
- Ensure all workshop equipment is maintained, calibrated, and used correctly.
- Take responsibility for compliance with all Health & Safety legislation, COSHH regulations, environmental requirements, and company policies.
- Carry out regular Health & Safety inspections and risk assessments, ensuring a safe working environment for all employees and visitors.
- Ensure technicians receive ongoing training and maintain manufacturer and industry accreditations.
- Support the Aftersales Manager in achieving departmental objectives, KPIs, and continuous business improvement.
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Knowledge/Skills/Experience/Special Requirements
- Previous experience managing or supervising a successful vehicle Bodyshop or accident repair centre.
- Strong technical knowledge of modern vehicle repair techniques and manufacturer repair standards.
- Experience dealing with insurance companies, accident management companies, and engineering assessors.
- Excellent leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment.
- Good commercial awareness with experience monitoring productivity, efficiency, and profitability.
- A strong commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Sound knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, COSHH, and workshop compliance requirements.
- Experience using Bodyshop management and estimating systems would be advantageous.
- A full clean UK driving licence.
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What We Offer
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience).
- Company car.
- Monday to Friday working – occasional weekend working if required.
- 42.5-hour working week.
- Ongoing manufacturer and management training.
- Company pension scheme.
- Employee discounts.
- Supportive and professional working environment.
Hours Of Work
Salary dependent on experience, will be discussed at interview stage
Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 5.00pm, i.e. 42.5 hours per week, 1 hour lunch break (unpaid).
To Apply
Send your CV and covering letter to Neil Gordon, Dealer Principal at: ng@premiermotors.co.uk
Closing Date: 1st September 2026 (please note that the vacancy may be closed sooner if a successful candidate is found, so please do not delay if you wish to apply for this position.)
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