Designate Bodyshop Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
East Grinstead
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£55,000 / year
CATEGORY
Management & Operations
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Bodyshop Management Automotive Repair People Management Quality Control Health and Safety Compliance Customer Service MS Office Time Management

FULL DESCRIPTION

Designate Bodyshop Manager

Lead and inspire at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] as Designate Bodyshop Manager. Drive quality, people, and safety across West Sussex & Surrey. Grow with a supportive, values-led team.

What we offer you?

  • Basic salary up to £55K, plus bonus
  • 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
  • Length of service awards
  • Healthcare Cash Plan (including Gym and shopping discounts)
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Celebration Day (to use as you wish to celebrate a significant day in your life)
  • Car Insurance discount with LV
  • Employee Pension
  • Employee Engagement Budget (money to go out as a team and have fun!)
  • Access to Mental Health First Aiders
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Refer a Friend Scheme (earn £1,000 for referring people to join the team)
  • More benefits coming soon..

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] are a market leading vehicle repair business since 1994, working in partnership with insurance companies. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] prides itself not only in the quality of its work but in providing excellent customer service.

As we continue to grow, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] are looking to recruit a Designate Bodyshop Manager to join our Team covering areas of West Sussex & Surrey area.

Role Overview

As a Designate Bodyshop Manager, you will spend a minimum of 8 weeks learning the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Way of Working and then support a geographical area until a suitable permanent location is assigned.

Once you are assigned a permanent location you will be responsible for the running of our site, overseeing site and Colleague performance, safety, quality and customer service. You will ensure that policy, process and our Way of Working is followed, and consistency maintained across all Site operations and that a safe working environment is operated and maintained at all times.

Responsibilities of a Designate Bodyshop Manager will include:

  • Productivity of workshop
  • Maintaining level of quality, including Quality control
  • Ensuring that all required documentation including check sheets are completed comprehensively
  • Communication with relevant parties on constraints to productivity and maintenance
  • High levels of housekeeping maintained
  • Statutory requirements fulfilled by operators (health and safety, COSHH etc.)
  • Insurance company requirements are maintained
  • Ensure non-productive time kept to a minimum.
  • Productivity targets achieved.

Skills and experience required as a Designate Bodyshop Manager:

  • Previous experience as a site / workshop / BodyShop Manager of Assistant Manager in the automotive industry
  • 3 to 5 years’ experience in the repair of motor vehicles environment
  • Strong people management experience, with the ability to lead a team to deliver results.
  • Motor manufacturer qualifications and experience and an understanding of modern repair processes and techniques
  • Pro-active approach to managing the customer journey – customer focused and eager to get it right first time.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Well organised with an ability to multi-task and manage a varied workload.
  • Good attention to detail and comfortable using MS office.
  • Strong planning and time management skills with the ability to work to deadlines.
  • Upbeat and friendly personality
  • Technical skills, knowledge and experience of body and paint repair in the retail motor industry

Additional Information

Joining our team at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] means becoming part of a dynamic organisation that values its employees and provides opportunities for professional growth. We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and a supportive work environment.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to growing and maintaining a diverse team and an inclusive work environment. Our goal is to develop inclusive work activities and projects that bring together people with different experiences and backgrounds. Through this, we aim to make sure everyone can be at their best at work.

We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

How to Apply

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