Body Shop Lead

Job Title: Body Shop Manager
Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 per annum (DOE)
Hours: Monday to Friday
Location: Southeast England

We are recruiting an experienced Body Shop Lead to take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of a vehicle body shop within a large fleet environment.
This role will lead a skilled team delivering high-quality body repairs, accident damage work, painting, glazing, and refurbishment across a commercial vehicle fleet. The successful candidate will ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard, supporting overall operational performance.

Key Responsibilities;

• Lead and manage the daily operation of the body shop, ensuring efficient workflow and minimal vehicle downtime
• Review existing processes and implement improvements to enhance productivity and integration with wider operations
• Supervise and support body shop staff, promoting a positive, professional and inclusive working culture
• Oversee accident damage repairs, bodywork, painting, glazing and refurbishment activities across the fleet
• Plan and deliver refurbishment programmes in line with business requirements
• Allocate work effectively and monitor progress against agreed targets
• Ensure all repairs meet safety, legal and presentation standards
• Carry out quality inspections and sign off completed work
• Use workshop IT systems to record work completed, manage job cards, update vehicle records and produce reports
• Work closely with engineering management, operational teams and external suppliers
• Promote and maintain high standards of Health & Safety, including COSHH compliance
• Ensure tools, equipment and facilities are maintained in a safe and serviceable condition
• Maintain accurate job documentation, records and stock control
• Support continuous improvement and best practice across the engineering function
• Contribute to skills development, including supporting apprenticeship or training programmes

About You;

• Proven experience in vehicle body repair, paint or refurbishment
• Previous experience supervising or leading a workshop team, or ready to step into a leadership role
• Strong understanding of workshop Health & Safety requirements
• Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities
• Effective communicator with a collaborative, team-focused approach
• Committed to quality, safety and continuous improvement

Desirable;

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Vehicle Body Repair or Paint
• Experience working within a PSV or HGV Bodyshop
• Knowledge of DVSA / PSV standards
• PCV licence, or willingness to work towards one

What’s On Offer
 

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Pension scheme
• Training, development and progression opportunities
• A stable leadership role within a professional fleet engineering environment

If you are ready to accelerate your career and this Body shop lead / Body shop manager position sounds of interest to you, please get in touch with Tyler at kemp on the office number or email your CV to [email protected]

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