Bodyshop Manager

Salary/rate:£48,000 – £50,000 basic salary plus bonus
Type of work desired:Permanent
Desired work region:Merseyside
Relocation possible:No
Reason for leaving:Looking for a new Challenge
References on file:330
Sector:Bodyshop Manager
Post Date:May 13, 2026
Ref:330
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Meet Our Recruiter

About Profile

This candidate is a highly experienced Bodyshop Manager with more than 20 years working within accident repair and automotive bodyshop environments. Having progressed from estimator and shop floor positions into senior management roles, they bring a strong combination of operational leadership, technical understanding and customer service expertise.

Their experience includes full responsibility for bodyshop profitability, workshop operations and team management within busy accident repair centres. They have successfully managed large productive teams alongside support staff while maintaining high repair quality standards, strong workflow efficiency and excellent customer satisfaction performance.

Operationally strong and highly organised, they are experienced overseeing workshop scheduling, final quality checks, payroll responsibilities, staff efficiency monitoring and day-to-day bodyshop performance. They are also confident supervising front-of-house operations and handling customer interactions professionally to maintain strong CSI standards and repeat business.

Alongside bodyshop management experience, they also have extensive estimating and VDA knowledge, including advanced Audatex training and manufacturer-approved estimating accreditations. Their technical understanding of repair methods, estimating systems and manufacturer standards allows them to support both workshop and front-end operations effectively.

Professional, structured and commercially aware, they have built a very stable automotive career and are now looking for a progressive long-term Bodyshop Manager opportunity within a professional accident repair environment.

Key Experience & Strengths

20+ years’ bodyshop and accident repair experience
Bodyshop Management and operational leadership
Workshop profitability and productivity management
Team leadership across technicians and support staff
Workflow management and quality control
Customer service and front-of-house supervision
Payroll and staff efficiency management
Vehicle estimating and VDA expertise
Audatex and manufacturer estimating systems
Manufacturer-approved bodyshop training
Strong technical and operational understanding
Stable automotive career history
Full UK driving licence

What They’re Looking For

Bodyshop Manager role within a professional accident repair centre

Salary Expectations

£48,000 – £50,000 basic salary plus bonus

Availability

Looking for progression and a fresh challenge

Location

Looking for roles within up to 60 minutes of Liverpool

This candidate would be a strong addition to any accident repair centre or bodyshop operation seeking an experienced Bodyshop Manager with strong leadership skills, technical estimating knowledge and the ability to drive workshop performance and customer satisfaction.

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