Job: Bodyshop Manager Salary/OTE: £50,000–£55,000 basic car/allowance quarterly bonuses. Location: Preston 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 Preston 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 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: * £50–55K basic salary * Car or car allowance * Quarterly bonuses with OTE earnings around £80–90K * 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