Bodyshop Manager

Job: Bodyshop Manager
Salary/OTE: £50K - £55K / OTE £75K
Location: Penrith

Looking for your next leadership role in the accident repair industry?

We’re looking for an experienced Bodyshop Manager to join a rapidly expanding, industry-leading accident repair group at their modern Penrith site. With continued investment, excellent support, and clear routes for progression, this is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your leadership career.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading the day-to-day operations of a busy bodyshop

• Managing workflow across estimating, repair, and production

• Running daily production meetings and driving performance

• Ensuring repairs meet industry and manufacturer standards

• Managing customer relationships and acting as the senior point of escalation

• Ensuring compliance across BSI 10125, health & safety, and internal procedures

• Supporting, motivating, and developing your on-site team

What you’ll need:

• Proven experience as a Bodyshop Manager (or Assistant Manager/ Workshop controller ready for the step up)

• Strong understanding of bodyshop operations, estimating, and repair processes

• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams

• Confident communicator with strong customer-handling skills

• A focus on quality, efficiency, and high operational standards

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive Salary £50K-£55K

• Car or car allowance

• Quarterly bonuses OTE £75k

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

• Ongoing training and development opportunities

• A growing group with clear progression routes

• Supportive leadership and a modern working environment

What’s next?

Call or WhatsApp Ella Bowness on ((phone number removed)), or connect on LinkedIn for a confidential chat.

Prefer to apply online? Click Apply Now and upload your CV, it doesn’t have to be fully up to date.

Everyone receives a response within 5 days.