ABL 1Touch
Designate Bodyshop Manager
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Designate Bodyshop Manager – ABL 1 Touch
Please note that as part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to attend an assessment centre. Details will be shared during the screening process.
Are you the right candidate?
Do you have:
- Experienced as a Bodyshop Manager with a proven track record of hitting targets?
- A passion for delivering high-quality results in the automotive sector?
- Desire to join a market-leading, growing automotive business that invests in its employees?
About the Role
ABL 1 Touch is a market-leading vehicle repair business since 1994, partnering with insurance companies. We pride ourselves on:
- Outstanding work quality
- Exceptional customer service
We’re expanding and are now searching for a Designate Bodyshop Manager to join our West Sussex & Surrey Team.
In this role, you will:
- Spend a minimum of 8 weeks learning the ABL 1 Touch Way of Working (proof-of-concept period)
- Support a geographical area until a permanent site assignment
- Once assigned to a permanent location, oversee:
- Site operations
- Team performance (site & colleagues)
- Safety, quality, and customer service compliance
- Ensure all policies, processes, and best practices are consistently applied
- Maintain a safe working environment at all times
Key Responsibilities
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As Designate Bodyshop Manager, you will be responsible for:
- Workshop productivity
- Quality control (consistent high standards)
- Comprehensive documentation (check sheets, reports, compliance forms)
- Communication with stakeholders regarding constraints to productivity and maintenance
- High housekeeping standards
- Fulfilling statutory requirements (health & safety, COSHH, etc.)
- Meeting insurance company compliance
- Minimising non-productive time
- Achieving productivity targets
Requirements
To succeed in this role, you should have:
- Previous experience as a Site Manager, Workshop Manager, Bodyshop Manager, or Assistant Manager in the automotive sector
- 3–5 years’ experience in vehicle repair (strong focus on body and paint repair)
- Proactive leadership skills – ability to manage teams effectively and drive results
- Motor manufacturer qualifications (or equivalent industry experience)
- First-time-right mentality – passionate about customer satisfaction
- Strong communication & interpersonal skills (both internal and external)
- Exceptional organisational skills (multi-tasking, varied workloads)
- Attention to detail and fluency in Microsoft Office
- Planning & time management – ability to meet deadlines
- Upbeat, friendly personality (team collaboration is key)
- Technical expertise in body and paint repair (retail motor industry)
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What We Offer
- Basic Salary: Up to £55K + performance-based bonus
- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Length-of-service awards (recognising your dedication)
- Healthcare Cash Plan (including gym membership & shopping discounts)
- Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing support)
- Celebration Day (personal use at any significant milestone)
- LV Car Insurance Discount
- Pension scheme
- Employee Engagement Budget (for fun team outings!)
- Access to Mental Health First Aiders (supportive workplace culture)
- Cycle to Work Scheme (environmentally-friendly perk)
- Refer a Friend Scheme (earn £1,000 for successful referrals)
- Ongoing benefits – more great perks coming soon!
About Us
At ABL 1 Touch, we value: ✅ Professional growth – opportunities to develop & progress ✅ Diversity & inclusion – embracing different backgrounds and experiences ✅ Employee well-being & support – creating an inclusive, welcoming work environment
We’re committed to making sure everyone can thrive at ABL 1 Touch.
Accessible Recruitment Process: If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please contact workforus@abl1touch.com.
Ready to take the next step? Your passion for automotive excellence could be the perfect fit for our team!
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