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Bodyshop Manager
Job Posted: 16 hours ago
Salary: £ 50,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bury St Edmunds
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Bodyshop Manager Location: Bury St Edmunds
Salary: £55,000 + bonus (OTE 65k+)
Hours: 8.00am - 5.30pm Monday to Friday
About the Role We are seeking an experienced and motivated Bodyshop Manager to lead our busy and high-performing accident repair centre. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all day-to-day operations within the bodyshop — ensuring efficiency, profitability, and exceptional customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and coordinate all workshop activities, ensuring high-quality repairs and timely delivery.
Supervise and support a team of panel beaters, painters, and estimators.
Monitor productivity, quality, and compliance with health & safety standards.
Liaise with insurance companies, suppliers, and customers professionally and effectively.
Prepare and manage estimates, job cards, and repair authorisations.
Control budgets, workshop targets, and profit margins.
Ensure all work meets manufacturer and insurer standards.
Deliver outstanding customer service and resolve any issues promptly.Requirements
Proven experience as a Bodyshop Manager, Workshop Controller, or similar leadership role within an accident repair environment.
Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
Sound technical understanding of body repair and paint processes.
Ability to manage workloads, meet deadlines, and maximise workshop efficiency.
Experience using bodyshop management systems (e.g. Audatex, Autoflow, or similar) is desirable.
Full UK Driving Licence.What We Offer
Company Car
Staff Perks: Discounts on personal services and large referral bonuses for recommendations of staff.
Annual Leave: 24 days of annual leave increasing to 27 with length of service, plus bank holidays.
Employee Discount Portal: Access to hundreds of savings through our exclusive reward gateway.
Family-Friendly Policies: Family and friends discounts on services and referral schemes.
Health & Wellbeing Support: Medicare cash plan covering employees and their children, providing same-day online GP access and support for health, wellbeing, and dental care
Training & Development: Ongoing training, professional development support, and upskilling initiatives, including specialist manufacturer training where applicableIf you’re a results-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering exceptional repair quality — we’d love to hear from you!
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Consultant - Jason Evans - (phone number removed)
Octane Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.
We are recruiting across the UK for Panel Beater, Panel Technician, Paint Sprayer, Paint Technician, MET Technician, SMART Repair Technician, Cosmetic Repair Technician, ADR Technician, Bodyshop Estimator, Vehicle Damage Assessor, VDA, Bodyshop Manager, Assistant Bodyshop Manager.
Octane Recruitment covers a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential AppointmentsBefore You Apply
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