Bodyshop Manager: Lead Performance, People & Quality

Steer Automotive Group; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Stratford-upon-Avon is seeking an experienced Bodyshop Manager to lead their site. You will take full ownership of site performance, combining commercial awareness with strong people management to ensure an engaged and motivated team. The ideal candidate has proven automotive leadership experience and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service. This position offers competitive salary, performance-related bonus, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus performance related bonus

29 days holiday including public holidays plus additional days with service

Pension contributions

Enhanced parental leave

Wagestream for financial wellbeing

Flexible working opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Benefits App with virtual GP appointments

Steer Academy for ongoing training

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Bodyshop Manager or in a similar automotive leadership role.
• Strong commercial and operational management skills.
• Excellent people management abilities – from recruitment to ongoing development.
• A track record of meeting and exceeding targets.
• A 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.

Skills

Bodyshop management

People management

Operational efficiency

Customer service skills

Job description

A leading automotive company in Stratford-upon-Avon is seeking an experienced Bodyshop Manager to lead their site. You will take full ownership of site performance, combining commercial awareness with strong people management to ensure an engaged and motivated team. The ideal candidate has proven automotive leadership experience and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service. This position offers competitive salary, performance-related bonus, and opportunities for career progression.