Job description

Job: Bodyshop Manager
Salary/OTE: £50,000–£55,000 basic + car/allowance + quarterly bonuses.
Location: Preston

Looking for your next leadership role in the accident repair industry?

We’re looking for an experienced Bodyshop Manager to join a rapidly expanding, industry-leading accident repair group at their modern Preston site. With continued investment, excellent support, and clear routes for progression, this is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your leadership career.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Leading the day-to-day operations of a busy bodyshop

  • Managing workflow across estimating, repair, and production

  • Running daily production meetings and driving performance

  • Ensuring repairs meet industry and manufacturer standards

  • Managing customer relationships and acting as the senior point of escalation

  • Ensuring compliance across BSI 10125, health & safety, and internal procedures

  • Supporting, motivating, and developing your on-site team

What you’ll need:

  • Proven experience as a Bodyshop Manager (or Assistant Manager ready for the step up)

  • Strong understanding of bodyshop operations, estimating, and repair processes

  • Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams

  • Confident communicator with strong customer-handling skills

  • A focus on quality, efficiency, and high operational standards

What’s in it for you:

  • £50–55K basic salary 

  • Car or car allowance

  • Quarterly bonuses with OTE earnings around £80–90K

  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays

  • Ongoing training and development opportunities

  • A growing group with clear progression routes

  • Supportive leadership and a modern working environment

What’s next?

Call or WhatsApp Ella Bowness on 07885 803809, or connect on LinkedIn for a confidential chat.

Prefer to apply online? Click Apply Now and upload your CV, it doesn’t have to be fully up to date.

Everyone receives a response within 5 days.

If this role is permanent, Ascend Talent is operating as the employment agency. If this job is a temporary role, Ascend Talent is operating as the employment business. Ascend Talent is committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job.

Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future.

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