Bodyshop Manager


Company:	Perfect Placement UK Ltd
Salary:	£55,000 - £75,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Penrith, CA10 2AA
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	7 Jul 2026
Closing date:	28 Aug 2026

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Summary

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Bodyshop Manager in a Accident Repair Centre in Penrith, Cumbria. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and experienced automotive professional to lead a busy accident repair operation, ensuring high standards of quality, efficiency, and customer service.

Benefits for the successful Bodyshop Manager :

- Competitive basic salary ranging from £50,000 to £55,000 per annum

- Attractive bonus structure with On Target Earnings (OTE) up to £75,000 per annum

- Company car or car allowance

- Monday to Friday working pattern; no weekends

- Opportunity to join an expanding automotive repair business

- Supportive environment focussed on teamwork and career development

- Leadership role overseeing a skilled team

- Play a key part in driving operational excellence and customer satisfaction

Duties of the Bodyshop Manager :

- Manage daily operations of the Penrith accident repair site, ensuring productivity, safety, and compliance standards are met

- Lead and motivate a dedicated team, fostering a high-performance culture

- Oversee workshop activities to ensure quality workmanship and timely delivery

- Deliver exceptional customer service and maintain industry-leading standards

- Collaborate across departments to improve operational processes

- Drive profitability, efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives

- Maintain health and safety protocols and ensure compliance with industry regulations

- Control costs and optimise resources to maximise site performance

Requirements of the Bodyshop Manager:

- Proven leadership skills with operational or technical experience in the automotive sector

- Previous experience within accident repair or bodyshop environment is highly advantageous

- Ambitious and proactive with a desire to progress in management roles

- Strong organisational and people management skills as a Bodyshop Manager

- Confident decision-maker with excellent problem-solving abilities

- Hands-on approach to management, with the ability to motivate and develop a team

- Ability to work effectively under pressure and maintain high standards of quality and service

Contact Sam Butcher, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Penrith and Cumbria, today to discover more about this fantastic Bodyshop Manager opportunity.

At Perfect Placement, we specialise in Motor Trade Jobs, so if you are looking to improve your Automotive Career, please contact us today. We are the leading UK Motor Trade Recruiters with many Automotive Vacancies across the whole of the UK!!

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