Body Shop Manager Full Time Permanent

• Position:  Body Shop Manager
• Salary:  £40,000 (£60,000 OTE)
• Location:  Eastbourne
• Hours: 42 hours a week, Monday to Friday + Saturdays on a rota 
• Benefits:  Performance-based bonus, 22 days holiday + bank holidays, access to car benefit scheme, Health cash plan & Employee Assistance Programme, Company pension, Subsidised vehicle purchase and aftersales scheme (post-probation)

Are you a commercially minded leader with a passion for automotive excellence? My client has a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic Bodyshop Manager to take charge of its repairs centre specialising in light damage repairs from scuffs and dents to paint chips and alloy wheel refurbishment.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-performing team, grow a thriving business, and make a real impact.

What you’ll do:

• Lead, develop, and motivate a skilled team
• Deliver exceptional customer service and build lasting relationships
• Drive business growth through new sales and service expansion
• Maximise retail upsell opportunities via service receptions
• Support marketing initiatives to boost B2B and B2C engagement
• Achieve financial, productivity, and quality targets
• Implement systems and technologies to improve efficiency
• Oversee daily operations, workflow, and KPI performance
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards
• Manage budgets, reporting, and financial documentation

What you’ll bring:

• Proven experience managing teams in automotive or related sectors
• Strong leadership, organisational, and commercial acumen
• Knowledge of accident repair, body shop processes, and insurance procedures
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Relevant automotive qualifications (desirable)

If you’re ready to lead with energy, grow a business with purpose, and deliver results that matter please apply today and take the wheel of your next career move.

Wild Recruitment Limited t/a First Recruitment Services are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.