Bodyshop Manager

Bodyshop Manager (Vehicle Preparation Centre)

Peterborough

£55,000 OTE £61,000

Permanent Position, Monday to Friday - 8am - 4.30pm

Call Rochelle for more information on (phone number removed)

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Preparation Centre Manager / Bodyshop Manager to lead a high-volume refurbishment operation in Peterborough.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business, overseeing a large-scale operation of approximately 150 employees across SMART Repair, MET, Panel, Paint and Alloy Wheel departments.

The Role

As Vehicle Preparation Centre Manager / Bodyshop Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day performance of the operation, ensuring production targets, quality standards and customer expectations are consistently achieved.

You'll be an experienced leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys improving processes and motivates teams to deliver exceptional results.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of approximately 150 staff across multiple production departments.
• Oversee the complete vehicle refurbishment process from arrival through to final quality inspection.
• Drive performance against key KPIs including Productivity, Efficiency, Utilisation and Work in Progress (WIP).
• Support and develop departmental Team Leaders and Supervisors.
• Monitor vehicle progress and proactively resolve production delays.
• Ensure all repairs meet company and manufacturer quality standards.
• Complete final quality inspections and vehicle sign-off.
• Produce management reports and analyse operational performance.
• Maintain effective stock control and ordering processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs and increase productivity.
• Promote a positive, safe and high-performing working environment.

About You

To be successful in this position you will have:

• Previous experience managing within an Accident Repair Centre or Vehicle Preparation Centre.
• Strong knowledge of the complete vehicle refurbishment process.
• Experience managing large teams within a fast-paced production environment.
• A proven track record of achieving operational KPIs.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• A hands-on management style with a proactive approach to problem solving.

If you're an experienced Bodyshop Manager, Vehicle Preparation Centre Manager, Production Manager or Accident Repair Manager looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Call Rochelle at Clear Automotive Recruitment Solutions on (phone number removed) for a confidential conversation.