Bodyshop Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
Role: Bodyshop Manager
Location: Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4TE
Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Salary: £55,000 OTE
(£45,000 per year + bonus scheme that provides an on target annual earnings of £55,000 + company car and Private Medical Insurance)
CarShop (part of the Sytner group) is the UK’s largest omnichannel car supermarket. We are the spreaders of good carma in the automotive world and provide a world class customer experience.
This really is a unique role within the industry, our purpose is to solely prepare vehicles for sale for our 13 locations across the country, so there is no requirement to deal with Insurance companies, assessors or members of the public. It is all about repairing cars to a good standard in an efficient way and developing your team. Really, it’s all the “good bits” of running a Bodyshop. If you want to know more, or want an informal chat to see if you think this is for you, please email andrew.mackay@carshop.co.uk
What Skills & Experience do you need?
- Experience in managing a large Bodyshop team
- Hands-on experience in body repair methods
- Good understanding of all H&S aspects of operating a Bodyshop
- A good eye for detail, and the ability to accurately assess the finished repair standard
- Experience in reviewing the performance of Bodyshop Technicians
- Ability to identify and agree the best repair methods for each vehicle
- Experience in developing and supporting a team with a wide range of ability levels
- Experience in implementing a training program, working with our suppliers to keep the team up to date with the latest products and repair methods
This role is all about the team, supporting them to deliver great results, whilst keeping a close eye on costs. If you are great at working with a large team, and get satisfaction from seeing them deliver a great result, this could be the ideal role for you.
What we can offer you.
- A friendly, modern and safe working environment
- A competitive salary and bonus structure
- Training and continued support
- Enhanced annual leave
- A wide range of corporate discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Colleague assistance programme
- Long service awards
We are committed to nurturing a culture where all of our colleagues feel included and valued at work. Our principles ensure that we are an equal opportunities employer valuing the empowerment of all people.
Meet the recruiter
Shelley Mannion
shelley.mannion@carshop.co.uk
Benefits
Enhanced Holiday Entitlement
Colleague Discount on Cars
High Street Discounts
Discounted Gym Membership
Structured Career Path
Cycle to Work Scheme
Free Parking
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Motor Vehicle Dealers
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Bodyshop Manager roles across CarShop's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Motor Vehicle Dealers.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £55,000 - £55,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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