via Indeed · 25 September 2026 ·3 days ago

Bodyshop Manager

Arnold Clark
Ayr
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We’re recruiting for a confident and experienced Bodyshop Manager to work at our Bodyshop in Ayr.

We offer:

  • A company car

  • Phone and laptop

  • 33 days’ annual holiday allowance

  • Private healthcare

  • Generous discounts on vehicle purchases, services, parts, rentals, insurance and more

  • Workplace pension

  • Extensive training opportunities

  • Simplyhealth – all employees have access to a GP 24/7 and can claim money back on medical and dental treatments
Hours

Full time: Monday – Friday 8am – 5\.30pm and alternate Saturdays 8am – 12pm

About the role

As an Arnold Clark Bodyshop Manager, you will be responsible for the smooth and effective running of our accident repair and SMART repair centres, dealing with customers and working as a team to restore cars to their former glory.

We’re looking for someone who has previous experience in the motor industry; you will also be proactive and organised with the ability to meet and exceed targets while managing a team.

Day\-to\-day\-duties

  • Managing a team

  • Carrying out bodyshop quality control checks

  • Carrying out updates to internal systems

  • Estimating and invoicing using Audatex

  • Motivating your team to achieve targets and maximising productivity

  • Making sure everyone adheres to company policy and health and safety best practice, including housekeeping
Essential skills
  • Proven experience in a similar management role in the automotive sector

  • Good computer literacy

  • Strong communication and influencing skills

  • A positive and proactive attitude

  • High levels of organisation and attention to detail

  • Ability to motivate staff to reach targets

  • Previous Audatex estimating experience

  • A full, clean driving licence held for a minimum of one year
Nice to have (but not essential)
  • A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Our Culture

Arnold Clark is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, unique perspectives and multiple approaches are celebrated. We care about our employees and our communities, we nurture talent and encourage ambition, and we are passionate about people who take pride in their work. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do – diverse in our make\-up, united in our goals.

To find out more about Life at Arnold Clark, visit our website.

Employment within the Arnold Clark Group is offered subject to satisfactory reference and disclosure check.

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