Regional Bodyshop Manager / Bodyshop Manager

This candidate is a highly accomplished automotive accident repair leader with more than 25 years’ experience across bodyshop operations, regional management and international collision repair leadership roles. Their background spans large-scale bodyshop networks, manufacturer-approved repair operations and high-volume accident repair environments across both the UK and overseas markets.

They have successfully managed large bodyshop operations at both site and regional level, overseeing profitability, operational performance, staffing structures and business growth strategies. Their experience includes leadership positions across multi-site repair networks and high-volume manufacturer environments, where they were responsible for improving performance, increasing sales and implementing operational standards across large teams and multiple locations.

Commercially focused and highly strategic, they bring strong experience within business development, budgeting, forecasting and operational planning. A major achievement includes significantly increasing sales and bottom-line profitability within a bodyshop operation through strong leadership, process improvements and performance management.

Their background also includes extensive manufacturer and insurer-facing experience, with strong knowledge of Audatex systems, collision repair operations and manufacturer compliance standards. Having managed large repair volumes and complex bodyshop structures internationally, they are highly adaptable and confident leading large teams within demanding operational environments.

Professional, well-spoken and highly experienced, they are now planning a permanent return to the UK and are seeking a senior Bodyshop Manager or Regional Management role where they can bring their extensive operational and commercial expertise back into the UK automotive sector.

Key Experience & Strengths

25+ years’ accident repair and bodyshop experience
Regional and multi-site bodyshop leadership
Business development and operational growth
Budget planning and profitability management
Large-scale collision repair operations
Manufacturer-approved repair environments
Team leadership and performance management
Communication and negotiation skills
Audatex and estimating systems knowledge
Sales forecasting and operational planning
International automotive management experience
Strong commercial and strategic awareness
Full UK driving licence

What They’re Looking For

Bodyshop Manager or Regional Management role within the automotive accident repair sector

Salary Expectations

£50,000+ basic salary plus bonus

Availability

Relocating back to the UK permanently
Available from the end of December

Location

Open to opportunities across the UK

This candidate would be a major asset to any accident repair group or automotive business seeking an experienced senior bodyshop leader with extensive operational knowledge, strong commercial awareness and a proven track record managing high-performing repair operations at both site and regional level.

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