Workshop Manager


Company:	Perfect Placement UK Ltd
Salary:	£50,000 - £65,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6AP
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	13 Aug 2026
Closing date:	11 Sept 2026

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Summary

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for the position of Bodyshop Workshop Manager in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced Bodyshop Workshop Manager to lead a busy workshop environment, fostering team development and ensuring operational excellence.

Benefits for the successful Bodyshop Workshop Manager:

- Up to £50,000 Basic Salary plus performance-based Bonus (up to £15,000)

- Monday to Friday working hours with flexible start and finish times

- No weekend working commitments

- Established accident repair bodyshop environment

- Manage a team of approximately 10 technicians and support staff

- Supportive and well-led workshop team

- Opportunity for career development within a reputable company

Duties:

- Oversee daily workshop operations to ensure efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction

- Lead, motivate, and manage a team, ensuring high performance standards

- Coordinate workflow and job prioritisation to meet deadlines

- Maintain health and safety standards and ensure compliance with regulations

- Liaise with insurance companies, customers, and suppliers to facilitate claims and communication

- Drive profitability and service excellence across all workshop activities

- Ensure consistent quality control and adherence to industry standards

Requirements for the Bodyshop Workshop Manager position:

- Proven experience as a workshop controller or in a managerial role within a bodyshop setting

- Strong leadership, team management, and organisational skills

- Excellent communication skills and the ability to motivate staff

- Knowledge of bodyshop processes and customer service standards

- Ability to manage workflow efficiently and maintain high standards

- Valid UK driving licence

- Industry qualifications and insurance liaison experience preferred

This Bodyshop Workshop Manager role is ideal for someone with proven management experience in the automotive body repair industry, seeking to advance their career by managing a dynamic team within a reputable organisation. If you are looking for a rewarding position with career progression, excellent benefits, and a supportive working environment, this is a fantastic opportunity to consider.

Contact Ben Loft, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Welwyn Garden City and Hertfordshire, today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.

Our team of Automotive Recruitment Consultants share a passion for connecting skilled Bodyshop Workshop Managers with leading roles in the motor trade. If you wish to explore more Motor Trade jobs in your local area, please contact us today.

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