Bodyshop Manager Trainee

Bodyshop Manager Trainee

Yeovil BA22 | Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits

Are you looking to take the next step in your career?

We are recruiting for a Bodyshop Manager Trainee to lead our high-performing, insurer-approved repair centre in Yeovil.

We would welcome applications from experienced and ambitious Automotive professionals, with experience in Vehicle Damage Assessment, Production Management and other related roles within the sector. The level of appointment, remuneration and development support offered will reflect your experience and readiness for the role.

Motofix is a leading vehicle body repair provider with nine state-of-the-art centres across the Home Counties, South, and South West of England. We aim to set the benchmark for customer experience and quality in automotive body repair, guided by teamwork, ownership, respect, and eco-integrity.

Why join the Motofix family?

Trusted by Premium Brands: Approved by some of the world’s most prestigious automotive manufacturers, including Mercedes-Benz, Audi, BMW, and Jaguar Land Rover.

Customer Experience: Our repair centre teams consistently achieve an “Excellent” Trustpilot rating for the service they deliver.

Training & Development: We invest in both technical and professional career pathways, supporting our people to develop their skills, progress their careers, and grow with the business.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary plus attainable results-based bonus.
• Generous car allowance / travel package
• Excellent benefits package
• 30 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Private medical insurance allowance
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
• Long service rewards

Development Support

• Structured management development
• Mentoring from experienced operational leaders
• Exposure to all aspects of bodyshop management
• Leadership and commercial training
• A clear progression pathway into a Bodyshop Manager role

About the Role:

As Bodyshop Manager Trainee, you will play a key role in the success of our Yeovil operation, a £3.3m turnover site employing more than 20 colleagues. You will be responsible for delivering exceptional customer service, driving operational performance, developing your team and ensuring the site operates efficiently, safely and profitably.

Key Responsibilities

Your development programme will prepare you to:

• Drive commercial performance (sales, profit margin) performance, ensuring alignment with business plans.
• Engage with staff regularly, conduct performance reviews, and identify opportunities for professional development.
• Lead daily meetings with key team members to set and achieve output targets.
• Monitor and resolve customer complaints promptly and fairly.
• Collaborate with the Business Development team to deliver service-level agreements.
• Perform daily/weekly on-site and production reports and meetings
• Proactively gather and act on customer feedback to improve service delivery.
• Build detailed knowledge of client profiles to maximise upselling opportunities.
• Foster a flexible and well-resourced team environment.
• Act as the ‘public face’ of the site while managing all operational aspects of the branch.
• Ensure compliance with Housekeeping, Health & Safety, BSI0125 standards, and manufacturer requirements.

What Success Looks Like

By the completion of the development programme, you will be capable of independently managing a repair centre, delivering strong operational performance, excellent customer outcomes, a motivated team culture and sustainable profitability.

We welcome ambitious candidates looking to take the next step in their career through our structured Trainee Manager Development Programme.

You may currently be:

Assistant Manager

Workshop Controller

Production Manager

Senior Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA)

Customer Service Manager

Or another automotive professional with leadership potential

To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Strong leadership potential and a positive, proactive attitude
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Commercial awareness and sound problem-solving ability
• The confidence to motivate, coach and influence others
• A genuine desire to progress into a senior management role
• A commitment to quality, customer service and continuous improvement

Most importantly, we are looking for individuals who share the Motofix values of Ownership, Teamwork, Respect, Quality and Eco-Integrity, and who are seeking to build a long-term career within a growing, award-winning business.

Interested? Apply today and a member of our Recruitment Team who will be in touch within 3 working days.
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