Pybus Recruitment
Bodyshop Team Leader
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Bodyshop Team Leader
Sandy, Bedfordshire
Up to £50,000 Basic Salary + Excellent Benefits | Monday to Friday | No Weekend Working
Pybus Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a successful and rapidly growing independent automotive business in Sandy, Bedfordshire.
Following significant investment in a brand-new, state-of-the-art bodyshop facility, our client is seeking an experienced Bodyshop Team Leader to oversee daily operations, lead an established team and play a key role in the future growth of the department.
This opportunity would suit a highly skilled, multi-disciplined Bodyshop Technician/VDA who is ready to take the next step into a leadership position while remaining hands-on within the workshop.
The Opportunity
As Bodyshop Team Leader, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the bodyshop, ensuring repairs are completed to the highest standards while maintaining workflow efficiency and exceptional customer satisfaction.
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Working alongside an existing team, you will lead from the front, supporting colleagues and helping to develop the department as the business continues to expand.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the daily workflow of the bodyshop operation.
- Oversee the complete repair process from estimation through to vehicle handover.
- Carry out high-quality repairs and refinishing work when required.
- Remain hands-on across:
- Preparation
- Painting
- Panel Repairs
- MET (Mechanical, Electrical & Trim)
- Polishing and Finishing
- Ensure all work is completed to the highest standards of workmanship and quality.
- Support, mentor and develop team members.
- Drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
- Contribute to the strategic growth of the bodyshop department.
Candidate Requirements
- Minimum 5 years' experience as a Bodyshop Technician.
- Proven experience across Prep, Paint, Panel, MET and Polishing disciplines.
- Strong attention to detail and quality standards.
- Previous supervisory or leadership experience would be advantageous.
- Ambitious and motivated with a desire to help grow a successful operation.
- Own tools required.
- Full UK Driving Licence essential.
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What's in it for You?
- Basic Salary up to £50,000 per annum
- Monday to Friday working pattern
- No weekend working
- Company Pension Scheme
- Fresh food delivered weekly
- Employee Discount Programme
- Sick Pay
- Free On-Site Parking
- Modern, purpose-built bodyshop environment
- Genuine career progression opportunities
Apply Today
If you are an experienced Bodyshop professional looking to take the next step in your career and join a forward-thinking automotive business with ambitious growth plans, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please submit your CV to Pybus Recruitment.
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