VDA - Bodyshop Centre Manager

Looking for a role where your leadership skills are recognised, your earning potential is rewarded, and your career can continue to progress?

If you are an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor or Bodyshop Centre Manager seeking your next position, this is an opportunity to lead a professional accident repair centre where your expertise will have a real impact. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £50,000 depending on experience, and you will be rewarded for your ability to deliver operational excellence, exceptional customer service, and high-quality repairs.

Enjoy a healthy work‑life balance with a Monday to Friday working pattern and no weekend working. Join a forward‑thinking business with a modern workshop, a skilled team, and genuine opportunities for long‑term career progression while helping drive the continued success of the bodyshop.

• Competitive Salary (£45,000 - £50,000 DOE)
• Monday to Friday Working Pattern (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
• Full‑time, Permanent Position
• Modern Working Environment
• Ongoing Training & Development
• Career Progression Opportunities

As a Vehicle Damage Assessor / Bodyshop Centre Manager, you will oversee daily operation of the accident repair centre, produce accurate repair estimates, manage workshop performance, and ensure exceptional customer service from vehicle arrival through to delivery.

• Carry out accurate vehicle damage assessments and prepare detailed repair estimates
• Manage the daily operation of the bodyshop, ensuring productivity, efficiency, and profitability
• Lead, motivate, and support the workshop team to achieve performance and quality targets
• Liaise with customers, insurance companies, engineers, suppliers, and manufacturers throughout the repair process
• Monitor repair progress and ensure vehicles are completed within agreed timescales
• Ensure all repairs comply with manufacturer repair methods, health and safety regulations, and company quality standards
• Manage workflow, resource planning, and customer expectations to maximise efficiency
• Drive exceptional customer satisfaction while maintaining high operational standards

• Previous experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor, Bodyshop Centre Manager, Workshop Controller, or Bodyshop Manager
• Strong knowledge of accident repair methods, estimating systems, and insurance repair processes
• Experience using estimating platforms such as Audatex, GT Motive, or similar
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop high‑performing teams
• Excellent organisational, communication, and customer service skills
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage workflow and productivity
• Full UK Driving Licence
• ATA VDA Accreditation advantageous but not essential

Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA / Bodyshop Centre Manager / Bodyshop Manager / Bodyshop General Manager / Accident Repair Centre Manager / Workshop Controller / Estimator / Bodyshop Operations Manager

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business that values its employees, offers genuine career progression, and provides long‑term stability. If you’re looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now for immediate consideration.

Please contact Steve Hemmings (ste) – Job reference: JO