Salary: £60000 – £78000/annum industry leading benefits package
Permanent – Full Time
Automotive/Aerospace
Tunbridge Wells, Kent
date posted: 17/10/25 17:21
Bodyshop Manager
£60,000 OTE £72,000 (Package of £78,000 including car allowance)
Tunbridge Wells
Fantastic opportunity to lead a high performing site
Private Healthcare and Life assurance
Permanent position, Monday to Friday,
Car allowance of £500 per month
Excellent annual leave allowance
Leading name in the industryPlease contact Rochelle on (phone number removed) for more information
If you’re an experienced Bodyshop Manager looking for a fresh challenge, this could be a great fit. This is a chance to take the lead at a well-established, high-performing site in the Tunbridge Wells area – one that’s backed by manufacturer approvals and equipped with modern, high-tech kit to help you and your team deliver top-quality work.
You’ll be someone who knows how to run a smooth, efficient bodyshop, with a strong handle on both people and process. If you also bring experience as a VDA or Estimator, that’s a bonus – but it’s not a must-have.
You’ll be joining a business that really understands the accident repair market. It’s a stable, supportive environment where career growth is encouraged and your contribution will be genuinely valued.
Bodyshop Manager
As Bodyshop Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind a skilled and passionate on-site team – including Paint Sprayers, Panel Beaters, MET Technicians, Estimators, and admin staff. You’ll be leading from the front, creating a positive, productive work environment and setting the pace for performance, quality, and customer service.
You’ll have full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the site – everything from health & safety and financial performance to customer satisfaction and team morale. That includes setting targets, monitoring KPIs, and ensuring work is completed efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards.
A vast knowledge of the repair and claims process is key, as you’ll be the go-to person for ensuring everything runs smoothly – from job estimates through to final delivery. If you’re already familiar with Autoflow BMS and Audatex, even better – but above all, it’s your experience and leadership that will count.
Your role will also involve recruiting new talent, holding daily production meetings, and working closely with parts, reception, suppliers, and work providers to keep things running smoothly. You’ll be expected to meet or exceed CSI and Key-to-Key targets – with the support of a capable senior management team behind you.
Strong leadership, a sharp eye on costs and productivity, and the ability to deal with any issues (including those rare customer complaints) are all part of the package.In short, this is a hands-on leadership role where your impact will be felt across the entire business
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If you would like to discuss the General Bodyshop manager position in more detail, then please call Rochelle at Clear Automotive on (phone number removed) for a confidential chat.
We are also looking for candidates with the following skill sets: Panel Beater, Panel Technician, Bodyshop MET, Bodyshop Mechanic, Vehicle Painter, Vehicle Paint Sprayer, Vehicle Prepper, Paint Prepper, Bodyshop Technicians, Accident repair, Vehicle body repair, coach builder, VDA, Vehicle Damage Assessor, Bodyshop Estimator, Production Manager, Vehicle Technician, Workshop Controller, Bodyshop Controller, SMART Repairer and Bodyshop Manager, Regional and General Manager, Service Advisor, Service Manager, Parts Advisor, Parts Manager and more.
