Bodyshop Manager

Bodyshop Manager

Peterborough

£55,000 Basic Salary + Up to 10% Bonus (OTE £60,500)

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

Lead One of the UK's Largest Automotive Vehicle Preparation Bodyshops

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.

The Role

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.

About You

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.

What's on Offer

* £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.

If you're an experienced Bodyshop Manager or a senior leader from a vehicle preparation or de-fleet background looking to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Command Recruitment for a confidential discussion.