Assistant Bodyshop Manager New Newcastle upon Tyne, England upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Mesh-AI Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Assistant Bodyshop Manager to oversee daily operations of the body shop in Newcastle upon Tyne. This role combines hands-on repair work with supervisory duties, including managing a team, quality checks, and customer relations. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of automotive body repair experience. This position offers a competitive salary of £52,000 OTE, generous benefits, and a permanent full-time contract.

Benefits

Competitive salaries with structured pay scales

Generous annual leave that increases with length of service

Enhanced family leave

Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases

Eyecare vouchers

Smart Health – 24/7 access to GP services

Dental insurance

Critical illness cover

Flexible life assurance options

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in automotive body repair, with supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of body shop repair processes, tools, and techniques.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Hands-on technical expertise in body repairs to support productive responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support body shop technicians, assigning tasks and providing training.
• Maintain a safe and productive work environment, fostering teamwork and collaboration.
• Oversee repair schedules, manage work orders, and ensure high-quality, on-time job completion.
• Perform quality checks and inspections to maintain service excellence.
• Communicate with customers, provide estimates, and ensure satisfaction by delivering excellent service.
• Monitor supplies, tools, and equipment, manage stock levels.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Automotive body repair

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

About us: We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland.

We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we’re committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. That’s why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5.30pm

Salary: £52,000 OTE ( Basic salary £42,000)

Permanent Full Time

The Assistant Bodyshop Manager oversees daily operations of the body shop, ensuring high-quality, timely, and safe repairs. This role is split 50/50 between productive, hands-on repair work and supervisory responsibilities, leading a team of technicians, managing workflow, and ensuring compliance with company standards and customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support body shop technicians, assigning tasks and providing training.
• Maintain a safe and productive work environment, fostering teamwork and collaboration.

Workflow Management

• Oversee repair schedules, manage work orders, and ensure high-quality, on-time job completion.
• Perform quality checks and inspections to maintain service excellence.

Customer Relations

• Communicate with customers, provide estimates, and ensure satisfaction by delivering excellent service.

Inventory Management

• Monitor supplies, tools, and equipment.
• Manage stock levels and maintain operational readiness.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to safety protocols, environmental regulations, and company policies.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in automotive body repair, with supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of body shop repair processes, tools, and techniques.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Hands‑on technical expertise in body repairs to support productive responsibilities.

Core Benefits

• Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business
• Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service
• Enhanced family leave, including 6 months’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity leave
• Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments
• Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs
• Smart Health – 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing
• Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments
• Critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments

Financial Wellbeing

• MyView PayNow – access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user-friendly app
• Free will writing services to help plan for the future
• Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection
• Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle
• Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence
• Access to home and technology vouchers
• Beyond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts

We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people, and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels.

Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.

If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive, a driving licence check will also be carried out. Please note, all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date.

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