Bodyshop Manager

EXPERIENCED BODYSHOP MANAGER / VDA
Location: Frome
Salary: Up to £55,000 Depending on Experience
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday - Friday - 08:30 - 17:00

Looking for a role where your Bodyshop Management and VDA experience is genuinely valued, your earning potential is rewarded, and you can take the next step in your career?

If you're an experienced automotive professional who can combine strong operational leadership with technical estimating expertise, this is an opportunity to take your career to the next level.

Offering a salary of up to £55,000 depending on experience, alongside a Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00 working pattern and no weekend commitments, this role offers an excellent balance between career progression and work-life balance. You'll have the opportunity to lead a professional bodyshop operation, influence performance and quality, and utilise your VDA expertise to ensure vehicles are assessed, estimated and repaired to the highest possible standards.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
·Competitive Salary - Up to £55,000 Depending on Experience
·Monday to Friday Working Pattern
·08:30 - 17:00 Working Hours
·Full-Time, Permanent Position
·Modern Workshop Environment
·Ongoing Training & Development
·Career Progression Opportunities

THE ROLE
As an Experienced Bodyshop Manager / VDA, you will have responsibility for both the operational performance of the bodyshop and the accurate assessment and estimating of accident-damaged vehicles.

This is a varied and influential position, combining people management, production control, estimating and customer/insurer liaison to ensure the bodyshop operates efficiently while maintaining exceptional repair quality and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:
·Manage the day-to-day operation of the bodyshop, overseeing workflow, productivity, quality and vehicle throughput
·Lead, motivate and support the bodyshop team to achieve operational and performance targets
·Assess accident damage and prepare accurate repair estimates using appropriate estimating systems
·Determine appropriate repair methods and identify additional damage and supplementary requirements
·Liaise with insurers, customers, technicians and other key stakeholders throughout the repair process
·Work closely with Panel, MET and Paint departments to ensure repairs progress efficiently and to agreed timescales
·Ensure repairs and estimates comply with manufacturer repair methods, industry standards and Health & Safety requirements
·Monitor KPIs, identify opportunities for improvement and drive consistently high standards across the operation

ABOUT YOU
We're looking for an experienced Bodyshop Manager / VDA with a strong understanding of accident repair operations and the technical expertise required to accurately assess and estimate vehicle damage.

·Proven experience within an automotive accident repair environment
·Previous experience as a Bodyshop Manager, VDA, Estimator or in a senior bodyshop management position
·Strong understanding of Panel, MET and Paint repair processes
·Experienced in assessing accident damage and producing accurate repair estimates
·Strong knowledge of repair methods, labour times and vehicle construction
·Confident leading and managing teams while maintaining productivity and quality standards
·Excellent communication and customer/insurer liaison skills
·Strong commercial awareness, organisation and problem-solving abilities
·Quality-focused with a strong understanding of compliance and Health & Safety
·IMI and/or ATA qualifications advantageous
·Full UK Driving Licence preferred

Alternative Job Titles:
Bodyshop Manager / VDA / Vehicle Damage Assessor / Bodyshop Manager VDA / VDA Estimator / Vehicle Damage Assessor Estimator / Bodyshop Estimator / Accident Repair Estimator / Bodyshop Operations Manager / Accident Repair Manager / Bodyshop Production Manager / Accident Repair Centre Manager

APPLY TODAY
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Bodyshop Manager / VDA to take on a senior position combining operational leadership and technical estimating expertise, with up to £55,000 depending on experience and a Monday to Friday working pattern.

If you're looking for a role where your management experience, VDA knowledge and industry expertise can make a genuine impact - while giving you a better work-life balance - we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now for immediate consideration.
 
Contact Steve @ AutoSkills UK - Job Reference - 54682
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed