Bodyshop Manager

TN United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Bodyshop Manager to lead their dynamic team. This role involves overseeing the production workshop, ensuring high-quality standards, and maintaining a safe working environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the automotive industry, strong people management skills, and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Joining this innovative firm means being part of a supportive organization that values its employees and offers opportunities for professional growth. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a market-leading business, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Healthcare Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Celebration Day

Car Insurance Discount

Employee Engagement Budget

Access to Mental Health First Aiders

Cycle to Work Scheme

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the body repair of motor vehicles.
• Strong people management experience with the ability to lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site and employee performance, safety, quality, and customer service.
• Ensure productivity targets are achieved and maintained.

Skills

People Management

Customer Focus

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Technical Skills in Body and Paint Repair

Education

Motor Manufacturer Qualifications

5+ Years Experience in Body Repair

Tools

MS Office

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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)
• 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 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)

ABL 1 Touch is a market-leading vehicle repair business since 1994, working in partnership with insurance companies. ABL 1 Touch prides itself not only on the quality of its work but also in providing excellent customer service.

As we continue to grow, ABL 1 Touch is looking to recruit a Bodyshop Manager to join our Team based in Redhill.

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 are followed, and consistency is maintained across all workshop operations, while ensuring 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.