Assistant Bodyshop Manager
Do you want to be part of a market leading and growing automotive business that looks after its employees?
Please note that as part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to attend an assessment centre on 26th August 2026. Candidates should be prepared to allocate approximately half a day.
What we offer you?
- Basic salary of up to £40K, plus Team Performance bonus
- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Life assurance
- 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)
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 an Assistant Bodyshop Manager, you will play an integral part in supporting the Bodyshop Manager in the efficient running of the workshop, the job carding of vehicles and the organisation of parts.
Responsibilities of an Assistant Bodyshop Manager will include:
- Discuss with the customers what repairs we intend to carry out, set the customers’ expectations correctly, advise ECD. Listen to the customers’ requirements and concerns.
- Ensure workshop documentation is accurate and comprehensive.
- Work in partnership with central functions to ensure a strong understanding or process
Skills and experience required as an Assistant Bodyshop Manager:
- Previous experience in a team lead, sup, parts focused role ideally within the automotive industry
- A proactive individual eager to get things right first time.
- Strong communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and team working skills.
- Flexible and adaptable to changing demands.
- Strong organisational skills with an eye for process
- Good IT skills and able to learn new systems and databases quickly.
- Have technical skills, knowledge and experience of body and paint repair in the retail motor industry. This is not essential but preferred.
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 at [email protected].
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person
