Assistant Bodyshop Manager

Assistant Bodyshop Manager

Are you an experienced Assistant Bodyshop Manager within Automotive industry?

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 of up to £40K, plus Team Performance 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
Length of service awards
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 an Assistant Bodyshop Manager to join our Team based in Gillingham.

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:

Work with the Bodyshop Manager to ensure the customers’ expectations are met and the preferred communication method is adhered to.
Create an iimage job card and ensure the parts ordering process is followed correctly.  
Ensure Parts accuracy on job cards and aim for one parts order per job wherever possible.
Ensure all parts on job cards are ordered received and inventoried correctly.
Utilise parts storage and systems to ensure that technicians have the parts they need to complete works on time and efficiently.
To work with confidently and effectively with a central parts team and ensure there are minimal delays due to parts.
Ensure any returns are catalogued and ready for return on completion of jobs with supporting paperwork to ensure that returns are done quickly and effectively.
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 the customers’ expectations are communicated effectively with the production team and the preferred communication method is logged and adhered to 
Ensure a good understanding of Service Level Agreements with current insurance partners to meet expectations.  
Ensure workshop documentation is accurate and comprehensive. 
Support the Production Manager in monitoring, maintaining, and improving safety and quality standards, ensuring they are at the heart of everything.? 
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