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Employer Id: 571034

Employer Name: Hiring People

JobTitle: Production Manager / Bodyshop Manager

Location Name: Great Yarmouth

Salary Type: per annum

Salary: £30,000 - £50,000 per annum

Date Posted: 15/10/2026

Expiration Date: 26/11/2026

External URL: https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/production-manager-bodyshop-manager/57463875

Job URL: https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/production-manager-bodyshop-manager/57463875

Full Time: 1

Contract Type: Permanent

Job Description:

East Bilney Coachworks Ltd is a long established, award winning, family-owned business operating out of Eight specialist accident repair centres, employing around 180 people across East Anglia.

The Company continues to invest in Training and Technology to ensure it remains at the forefront of an ever-changing industry.

With continued growth and ever-increasing work levels, we are recruiting the following full time, permanent position:

Production Manager (Branch Manager / Bodyshop Manager / ARC Manager).

Based at Gorleston, near Great Yarmouth in Norfolk.

Duties and responsibilities of the role include:

• Full day to day responsibility for the management of this very busy Accident Repair Centre
• Accountability for the quality and performance of the site
• Motivate, manage, lead and develop the team at branch level
• Direct control for H&S, EPA, Housekeeping and other legal requirements at the Branch
• Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction, key to key times, accuracy of repairs & estimates
• Manage audit requirements for internal and external sources
• Complete administration, reporting and follow work systems as required
• Promote and have accountability for best practice
• Ensure adherence to Manufacturers and Work Providers Repair Processes
• Meet or exceed targets, budgets and objectives
• Be both positive and pro-active
• Provide input and collaboration with other Departmental Managers and at our regular group management meetings

This is a full time, salaried position, (OTE Salary up to £50,000 per annum with Monthly Performance Bonus) based on a 45 Hour week from a Monday to Friday, in addition to Saturday Mornings on a rota basis.

Experience as a Production Manager (Branch Manager / Bodyshop Manager) is essential: Applicants must be able to demonstrate considerable knowledge and experience of managing an Accident Repair Centre, as well as showing exceptional team management with great communication and influencing skills.

Excellent package and benefits (including option of a Hybrid Company Vehicle) available for the best applicant.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more, we would love to hear from you!

Please attach an up-to-date copy of your CV to the link provided and we will be in direct contact.

Please note: All applicants will be required to provide documentary evidence of their right to work in the UK if selected for an Interview.