Bodyshop Manager: Lead Performance, People & Quality

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

Job summary

A leading automotive service provider in Polegate is seeking an experienced Bodyshop Manager to lead site operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving performance, managing recruitment, and ensuring the delivery of exceptional quality work. Strong commercial skills and a history of exceeding targets are essential. This role offers competitive salary, performance-related bonuses, and benefits including flexible working options and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus performance-related bonus

29 days holiday including public holidays

Pension contributions

Enhanced parental leave

Wagestream financial wellbeing app

Cycle to work scheme

Benefits app for virtual GP appointments

Accredited ongoing training through Steer Academy

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.

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.

Skills

Bodyshop management

Automotive repair leadership

Budget and performance management

Recruitment and retention

Operational efficiency

Job description

A leading automotive service provider in Polegate is seeking an experienced Bodyshop Manager to lead site operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving performance, managing recruitment, and ensuring the delivery of exceptional quality work. Strong commercial skills and a history of exceeding targets are essential. This role offers competitive salary, performance-related bonuses, and benefits including flexible working options and training opportunities.