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:
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Leading the day-to-day operations of a busy bodyshop
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Managing workflow across estimating, repair, and production
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Running daily production meetings and driving performance
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Ensuring repairs meet industry and manufacturer standards
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Managing customer relationships and acting as the senior point of escalation
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Ensuring compliance across BSI 10125, health & safety, and internal procedures
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Supporting, motivating, and developing your on-site team
What you’ll need:
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Proven experience as a Bodyshop Manager (or Assistant Manager/ Workshop controller ready for the step up)
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Strong understanding of bodyshop operations, estimating, and repair processes
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Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams
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Confident communicator with strong customer-handling skills
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A focus on quality, efficiency, and high operational standards
What’s in it for you:
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Competitive Salary £50K-£55K
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Car or car allowance
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Quarterly bonuses OTE £75k
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25 days holiday + bank holidays
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Ongoing training and development opportunities
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A growing group with clear progression routes
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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