Bodyshop General Manager

The Role

As our General Manager, you will take full ownership of the site’s performance – leading the team to hit and exceed budget, delivering outstanding quality, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. You will combine commercial awareness with people-focused leadership to grow the business and achieve high customer satisfaction levels, keeping your site team members engaged and motivated.

Experience of a management role within the accident repair industry is paramount to the success of the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive site performance to meet and exceed financial targets.
• Lead, inspire, and develop the team, fostering a culture of excellence.
• Manage recruitment and retention to ensure consistent staffing levels.
• Oversee workflow, quality control, and operational efficiency.
• Build strong relationships with customers, insurers, and suppliers.
• Hold an understanding of P+L accounts

About You

• Proven experience as a Bodyshop General Manager or in a similar automotive leadership role.
• Strong commercial and operational management skills.
• Excellent people management abilities – from recruitment to ongoing development.
• A track record of meeting and exceeding targets.
• A commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and quality work.
• Ideally hold a current industry standard qualification as a VDA.

If you’re a driven leader who thrives on delivering exceptional performance while supporting and developing your team, we’d love to hear from you.

Excellent Salary dependent on experience

Bonus based on site profitability

25 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance for self and immediate family

Workplace pension

Death in Service

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