Bodyshop Manager

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Sunderland

Ref: VA3725

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Benefits

• Competitive salary plus performance related bonus
• 29 days holiday including public holidays plus additional days with service
• Pension contributions
• Enhanced parental leave
• Enhanced sick pay
• Wagestream-a Financial Wellbeing app giving you ultimate pay control! Get paid when you want, save monthly, enjoy shopping discounts, explore your benefits, and even connect with a financial coach.
• Talk to us about flexible working
• VIP Awards - colleague recognition scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Benefits App - virtual GP appointments, employee assistance programme (EAP), cycle to work, high street discounts, discounted vehicle maintenance & repairs and so much more!
• Steer Academy provides accredited ongoing training - paid for by the business
• Opportunities for career progression

Bodyshop Manager - Sunderland

Steer Automotive Group is seeking an experienced Bodyshop Manager to lead our busy Sunderland commercial bodyshop, working across cars and light commercial vehicles (LCV).

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Bodyshop Manager, Workshop Manager, or Accident Repair Manager to take full responsibility for site performance, operational leadership, and team development within a fast-paced environment.

Role Overview

You will oversee the day-to-day running of a high-volume accident repair centre, ensuring efficiency, profitability, and consistently high standards of repair quality and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of a busy automotive bodyshop operation
• Lead, support, and develop a team of technicians, painters, and estimators
• Drive productivity, efficiency, and workflow performance
• Ensure repair quality meets manufacturer and insurer standards
• Monitor KPIs, financial performance, and operational targets
• Maintain strong relationships with customers and insurance partners
• Oversee turnaround times and continuous process improvement

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Bodyshop Manager / Workshop Manager / Accident Repair Manager
• Strong background in automotive or accident repair operations
• Experience working with cars and LCVs (essential)
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Ability to perform in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Commercial vehicle experience is desirable but not essential

What We Offer

• Competitive salary plus performance-related bonus
• Career progression within a growing automotive group
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Supportive and structured working environment

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Bodyshop Manager in or around Sunderland we would like to hear from you.