Assistant Bodyshop Manager

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established accident repair centre in Croydon for the position of Assistant Bodyshop Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional looking to enhance their career within a reputable and stable business. The Assistant Bodyshop Manager will play a vital role in overseeing estimating processes, quality control, and operational support within a busy, single-site environment. Benefits for the successful Assistant Bodyshop Manager:

• Competitive salary, negotiable based on experience
• Opportunity to take on a senior management role
• No weekend work, standard hours from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
• Supportive team environment focused on professional development
• Varied responsibilities including quality checks and data analysis
• Chance to lead estimates accuracy, cost control, and workflow management Duties of the Assistant Bodyshop Manager:
• Audit and quality-check estimators' work, including repair costs, labour hours, and repair values
• Monitor and improve estimating accuracy and overall commercial performance
• Support workshop control and front-of-house teams with work prioritisation
• Provide data insights to enhance operational efficiency
• Act as a key link between estimating, workshop, and customer service teams
• Contribute to daily operations and process improvements within the body shop Requirements of the Assistant Bodyshop Manager:
• Proven experience in motor vehicle estimating within the accident repair or body shop environment
• Strong ability to audit and review estimates, coaching colleagues to improve standards
• Desirable experience in workshop control, front-of-house operations, or team management
• Commercial awareness with a keen eye for process and detail
• Ability to adapt quickly and support the existing management team
• Professional, proactive, with excellent communication skills This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior estimator or aspiring body shop supervisor/manager to take on broader operational responsibilities. If you are eager to contribute to a dynamic team and progress within a respected organisation, we want to hear from you. Contact Alex Perrin, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Croydon and Greater London, today to discover more about this fantastic Assistant Bodyshop Manager opportunity. Our team of Automotive Recruitment Consultants all share a passion for finding our jobseekers the best jobs in the Automotive Industry. So, if you are looking to improve your career and