Bodyshop Manager Are you an experienced Bodyshop Manager with a track record of achieving targets and a passion for delivering high – quality results? Do you want to be part of a market leading and growing automotive business that looks after its employees? What we offer you? Basic salary up to £55K, plus bonus 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) Length of service awards Healthcare Cash Plan (including Gym and shopping discounts) Employee Assistance Programme Celebration Day (to use as you wish to celebrate a significant day in your life) Car Insurance discount with LV Employee Pension Employee Engagement Budget (money to go out as a team and have fun!) Access to Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work Scheme Refer a Friend Scheme (earn £1,000 for referring people to join the team) More benefits coming soon….. ABL 1 Touch are a market leading vehicle repair business since 1994, working in partnership with insurance companies. ABL 1 Touch prides itself not only in the quality of its work but in providing excellent customer service. As we continue to grow, ABL 1 Touch are looking to recruit a Bodyshop Manager to join our Team based in Crayford. As a Bodyshop Manager, you will play the leading role in the running of our Production Workshop, overseeing site and employee performance, safety, quality and customer service. You will ensure that policy and process is followed, and consistency maintained across all workshop operations and that a safe working environment is operated and maintained at all times. Responsibilities of a Bodyshop Manager will include: Productivity of workshop Maintaining level of quality, including Quality control Ensuring that all required documentation including check sheets are completed comprehensively Communication with Production Director on constraints to productivity and maintenance High levels of housekeeping maintained Statutory requirements fulfilled by operators (health and safety, COSHH etc.) Insurance company requirements are maintained Ensure non-productive time kept to a minimum. Productivity targets achieved. Skills and experience required as a Bodyshop Manager: Previous experience as a site / Bodyshop in the automotive industry Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the Body repair of motor vehicles environment Strong people management experience, with the ability to lead a team to deliver results. Motor manufacturer qualifications and experience and an understanding of modern repair processes and techniques Pro-active approach to managing the customer journey – customer focused and eager to get it right first time. Strong communication and interpersonal skills Well organised with an ability to multi-task and manage a varied workload. Good attention to detail and comfortable using MS office. Strong planning and time management skills with the ability to work to deadlines. Upbeat and friendly personality Technical skills, knowledge and experience of body and paint repair in the retail motor industry Joining our team at ABL1 Touch means becoming part of a dynamic organisation that values its employees and provides opportunities for professional growth. We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and a supportive work environment. ABL 1 Touch are committed to growing and maintaining a diverse team and an inclusive work environment. Our goal is to develop inclusive work activities and projects that bring together people with different experiences and backgrounds. Through this we aim to make sure everyone can be at their best at work. We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process please contact us