Bodyshop Manager

Bodyshop Manager

Peterborough

Monday to Friday | 8:00am – 4:30 pm (some flexibility available)

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Bodyshop Manager to lead a high-volume, state-of-the-art Bodyshop within one of the UK's leading vehicle preparation operations.

Managing a department of up to 150 employees
, you'll be responsible for driving productivity, quality, safety and operational performance while developing a positive, high-performing culture. This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys leading large teams to deliver outstanding results.

This opportunity would suit an experienced Bodyshop Manager or an ambitious senior leader from a vehicle preparation, refurbishment or de‑fleet operation looking to take on a larger, more complex site.

As Bodyshop Manager
, you'll take full responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the department, ensuring vehicles are repaired and prepared efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, motivating and developing a team of up to 150 employees
  .
• Delivering productivity, quality and operational performance targets.
• Managing workflow to maximise efficiency and ensure vehicles are completed right first time.
• Driving continuous improvement through lean repair principles and best practice.
• Creating a positive, accountable and high-performing team culture.
• Ensuring all Health & Safety policies and procedures are fully adhered to.
• Working closely with the senior leadership team to achieve site objectives.
• Managing resources, staffing levels and departmental performance.
• Maintaining exceptional standards of housekeeping, organisation and operational excellence.

We're looking for a proven automotive leader who has successfully managed high‑volume Bodyshop or vehicle preparation operations.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Bodyshop Manager
  , Senior Production Manager or similar leadership role.
• Experience managing large teams within a Bodyshop, vehicle preparation, refurbishment or de‑fleet environment.
• A strong track record of improving productivity, quality and operational performance.
• Excellent leadership, coaching and people management skills.
• Knowledge of lean repair methods and continuous improvement principles.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• A full UK driving licence.

• £55,000 Basic Salary.
• Up to 10% annual bonus (OTE £60,500).
• Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm.
• Some flexibility around working hours.
• Modern, state-of-the-art Bodyshop with significant investment.
• Genuine long‑term career progression.
• The opportunity to lead one of the largest automotive vehicle preparation Bodyshops in the region.