Ascend Talent

Job: Bodyshop Manager Salary/OTE: £50K - £55K / OTE £75K Location: Penrith 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 Penrith 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/ Workshop controller 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: Competitive Salary £50K-£55K Car or car allowance Quarterly bonuses OTE £75k 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 phone number removed , 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.