Bodyshop Manager — Lead a High-Performance Team

Steer Automotive Group; Faringdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An automotive leader in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Bodyshop Manager to drive site performance and ensure operational excellence. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and commercial management skills, fostering a team-oriented culture. Responsibilities include overseeing workflow, managing recruitment, and maintaining exceptional customer service standards. The company values excellence, innovation, and integrity, providing opportunities for career progression and a competitive salary.

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 options

Cycle to work scheme

Benefits App – virtual GP, EAP, high street discounts

Accredited ongoing training – paid for by the business

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Bodyshop Manager or similar automotive leadership role.
• Strong commercial and operational management skills.
• Excellent people management abilities, from recruitment to ongoing development.
• A record of meeting and exceeding targets.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and quality work.

Responsibilities

• Drive site performance to meet and exceed financial targets.
• Lead, inspire, and develop the team, fostering a culture of excellence.
• Manage recruitment and retention to ensure consistent staffing levels.
• Oversee workflow, quality control, and operational efficiency.
• Build strong relationships with customers, insurers, and suppliers.
• Uphold and promote company values of excellence, innovation, and integrity.

Skills

Bodyshop management

Budget and performance management

Recruitment and retention

Team leadership

Operational efficiency

Customer service skills

Job description

An automotive leader in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Bodyshop Manager to drive site performance and ensure operational excellence. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and commercial management skills, fostering a team-oriented culture. Responsibilities include overseeing workflow, managing recruitment, and maintaining exceptional customer service standards. The company values excellence, innovation, and integrity, providing opportunities for career progression and a competitive salary.