1. Position: Body Shop Manager
2. Salary: £40,000 (£60,000 OTE)
3. Location: Eastbourne
4. Hours: 42 hours a week, Monday to Friday + Saturdays on a rota
5. Benefits: Performance-based bonus, 22 days holiday + bank holidays, access to car benefit scheme, Health cash plan & Employee Assistance Programme, Company pension, Subsidised vehicle purchase and aftersales scheme (post-probation)
Are you a commercially minded leader with a passion for automotive excellence? My client has a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic Bodyshop Manager to take charge of its repairs centre specialising in light damage repairs from scuffs and dents to paint chips and alloy wheel refurbishment.
This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-performing team, grow a thriving business, and make a real impact.
What you’ll do:
6. Lead, develop, and motivate a skilled team
7. Deliver exceptional customer service and build lasting relationships
8. Drive business growth through new sales and service expansion
9. Maximise retail upsell opportunities via service receptions
10. Support marketing initiatives to boost B2B and B2C engagement
11. Achieve financial, productivity, and quality targets
12. Implement systems and technologies to improve efficiency
13. Oversee daily operations, workflow, and KPI performance
14. Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards
15. Manage budgets, reporting, and financial documentation
What you’ll bring:
16. Proven experience managing teams in automotive or related sectors
17. Strong leadership, organisational, and commercial acumen
18. Knowledge of accident repair, body shop processes, and insurance procedures
19. Excellent communication and customer service skills
20. Relevant automotive qualifications (desirable)
If you’re ready to lead with energy, grow a business with purpose, and deliver results that matter please apply today and take the wheel of your next career move.
Wild Recruitment Limited t/a First Recruitment Services are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.