Bodyshop Manager

Bodyshop Manager (Vehicle Preparation Centre) Peterborough £55,000 OTE £61,000

Permanent Position, Monday to Friday - 8am - 4.30pm

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Preparation Centre Manager / Bodyshop Manager to lead a high-volume refurbishment operation in Peterborough.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business, overseeing a large-scale operation of approximately 150 employees across SMART Repair, MET, Panel, Paint and Alloy Wheel departments.

As Vehicle Preparation Centre Manager / Bodyshop Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day performance of the operation, ensuring production targets, quality standards and customer expectations are consistently achieved.

You’ll be an experienced leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys improving processes and motivates teams to deliver exceptional results.

• Lead and develop a team of approximately 150 staff across multiple production departments.
• Oversee the complete vehicle refurbishment process from arrival through to final quality inspection.
• Drive performance against key KPIs including Productivity, Efficiency, Utilisation and Work in Progress (WIP).
• Support and develop departmental Team Leaders and Supervisors.
• Monitor vehicle progress and proactively resolve production delays.
• Ensure all repairs meet company and manufacturer quality standards.
• Complete final quality inspections and vehicle sign-off.
• Produce management reports and analyse operational performance.
• Maintain effective stock control and ordering processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs and increase productivity.
• Promote a positive, safe and high-performing working environment.

• Previous experience managing within an Accident Repair Centre or Vehicle Preparation Centre.
• Strong knowledge of the complete vehicle refurbishment process.
• Experience managing large teams within a fast-paced production environment.
• A proven track record of achieving operational KPIs.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• A hands‑on management style with a proactive approach to problem solving.