Bodyshop Manager (Edinburgh)

Steer Automotive Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive repair company in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced Bodyshop Manager to lead their team. This role involves driving performance and ensuring quality standards are met while fostering a motivated work environment. Candidates should have a proven track record in automotive leadership and a passion for customer satisfaction. Competitive salary and career progression opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus performance related bonus

29 days holiday including public holidays plus additional days with service

Pension contributions

Enhanced parental leave

Wagestream financial wellbeing app

Flexible working

Cycle to work scheme

Benefits App

Accredited ongoing training

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Bodyshop Manager or senior automotive leader.
• Strong commercial and operational management skills.
• Exceptional leadership and team development experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive site performance and exceed financial, operational, and quality targets.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing team.
• Manage recruitment, retention, and professional development.
• Oversee workflow, quality control, and efficiency.
• Build strong relationships with customers, insurers, and suppliers.

Skills

Bodyshop management

Team leadership

Customer service skills

Quality control

Operational efficiency

Job description

• Competitive salary plus performance related bonus
• 29 days holiday including public holidays plus additional days with service
• Pension contributions
• Enhanced parental leave
• Wagestream—a Financial Wellbeing app giving you ultimate pay control! Get paid when you want, save monthly, enjoy shopping discounts, explore your benefits, and even connect with a financial coach.
• Talk to us about flexible working
• Cycle to work scheme
• Benefits App – virtual GP appointments, employee assistance programme (EAP), cycle to work, high street discounts, discounted vehicle maintenance & repairs and so much more!
• Steer Academy provides accredited ongoing training – paid for by the business
• Opportunities for career progression

OTE: Up to £85,000

Location: Edinburgh

About Us

Steer Automotive Group is the UK’s leading accident repair specialist. At our Edinburgh site, we pride ourselves on excellence, innovation, and integrity, delivering outstanding service and results every day.

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced Bodyshop Manager to lead our Edinburgh team. You’ll take full responsibility for site performance, workflow, and team development, ensuring the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Drive site performance and exceed financial, operational, and quality targets

Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing team

Manage recruitment, retention, and professional development

Oversee workflow, quality control, and efficiency

Build strong relationships with customers, insurers, and suppliers

About You

Proven experience as a Bodyshop Manager or senior automotive leader

Strong commercial and operational management skills

Exceptional leadership and team development experience

Track record of meeting or exceeding performance targets

Passionate about quality, service, and customer satisfaction

Why Join Us

Join a growing, respected business that puts people first

Lead a skilled, motivated team in a modern, professional environment

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Take the next step in your career with Steer Edinburgh.

Experience

Bodyshop management, automotive repair leadership, budget and performance management, recruitment and retention, people management, team leadership, staff development, operational efficiency, quality control, workflow management, customer service skills