Automotive Bodyshop Compliance Auditor (Multi-Site)

Automotive Bodyshop Compliance Auditor (Multi-Site)
Location: Field-based
Department: Automotive
Contract type: Permanent / Full-time

About the role
We’re looking for a Compliance Auditor, Automotive Bodyshop to join our Automotive team, and play a key role in assessing each bodyshop’s adherence to vehicle manufacturer required standards. The focus is to confirm sites remain compliant and operate safely, managing the risks involved in modern vehicle repair including ADAS and electric or hybrid vehicles, while supporting a strong customer experience.
Activate Group is a growing UK business with 1,000+ team members nationwide. This is an exciting opportunity to build a long-term career with a company that values its people and offers genuine development and progression opportunities.

Key responsibilities
• Multi-Site Auditing: Carry out scheduled on-site compliance inspections across the manufacturer’s approved body and paint repairer network.
•Documentation Verification: Review electronic and physical workshop records, including staff training matrices, vehicle manufacturer and ATA/IMI technician competence credentials, equipment calibration logs (ADAS alignment systems, torque wrenches) and valid Waste Transfer Notes (WTN).
•Reporting and Action Plans:Produce structured audit reports setting out conformances, minor and major non-conformances, and practical corrective action plans.
• Coaching:Share best practice with site teams across all areas of the compliance audit while on site.
• Other: May be asked to Participate in special projects around cosmetic repair and parts sales.

Skills and experience
• Industry Experience: At least five years working in or auditing automotive bodyshops, vehicle damage repair centres or accident repair networks.
• Subject Matter Expertise:Sound understanding of vehicle manufacturer standards, HSE workshop guidance, COSHH regulations and waste controls.
• Certifications: ISO 9001 Lead Auditor qualification, IMI (Institute of the Motor Industry) certification or an equivalent automotive quality management credential is highly desirable.
• Specialist Knowledge: Familiarity with safety protocols for electric and hybrid vehicle handling, including high-voltage isolation, and with ADAS recalibration validation.

Benefits 

We believe in rewarding our people for the great work they do. When you join Activate Group, you can expect: 

• 33 days holiday, including bank holidays 

• Personal health cash plan – claim back the cost of everyday healthcare such as dental and optical check-ups 

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental pay 

• Life assurance at three times your basic salary 

• Free breakfasts and fresh fruit 

• A birthday surprise for everyone  

What you can expect from us 

At Activate Group, we want everyone to have the tools and support they need to do their best work. We’re an innovative business that continuously reviews and improves our systems, processes and ways of working, making sure they support our teams to do their jobs effectively. 

Every role at Activate Group is aligned to our wider business vision and purpose – making someone’s bad day better. You’ll understand how your role contributes to the bigger picture and how your work helps deliver excellent outcomes for customer and partners. 

We believe work should be enjoyable. We make time to celebrate success, recognise achievements and bring people together at team events and company-wide celebrations. We’ll also support your ongoing development through regular feedback and career planning. 

Whether you’re based in one of our contact centres in Halifax, Peterborough or Huddersfield, working at an Activate Accident Repair (AAR) site, or working from home, you’ll be part of a supportive culture where people are encouraged to succeed. 

A bit about us 

Activate Group is a fast-growing business approaching 1,000 team members nationwide. 

We work with some of the UK’s largest fleets and insurance companies, supporting drivers that have been involved in road incidents through our contact centres in Halifax, Peterborough and Huddersfield. 

We manage every step of the repair journey - repairing vehicles at our own Activate Accident Repair (AAR) body shops, as well as through a UK-wide network of trusted independent repair partners. 

We also work with the UK’s largest vehicle manufacturers, supporting their approved repair programmes, and deliver innovative technology solutions to fleets, vehicle repair centres and dealerships. 

Our purpose & values 

Our purpose underpins everything we do: Make someone’s bad day better 

Our values define how we work with our team members, customers and suppliers: 

• Make it happen – Be accountable. Take the initiative, work fast, and do a great job. 

• Strive for better – Be bold. Challenge the norm - make small improvements often. 

• Win together – Be a team player. Win together, learn together, respect each other.