Roaming Bodyshop Manager

Roaming Bodyshop Manager
As we continue to grow, ABL 1 Touch are looking to recruit a Roaming Bodyshop Manager to work between various sites, within Kent & Essex areas: Gillingham, Sevenoaks, Aylesford, Basildon, and Crayford.  
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?
Salary of up to £50K per annum plus bonuses

Mileage travelled to sites covered by the business

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 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.
Our Roaming Bodyshop Managers you will cover and support the Bodyshop Manager on site as and when required and be responsible for the running of our Production Workshop, overseeing site and employee performance, safety, quality and customer service.
UK wide locations and therefore flexibility will be required for overnight stays and travel.
Responsibilities of a Roaming 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 Roaming Bodyshop Manager:
Have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the Body repair of motor vehicles.

Able to travel to multiple sites when required.

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

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