Body Shop Manager
5 days ago
Bodyshop Manager – Gillingham
Are you a passionate and driven leader with a knack for delivering excellence in vehicle restoration? Do you thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments and love motivating teams to achieve their best? ABL 1 Touch is looking for an experienced
Bodyshop Manager
to lead our talented Gillingham team and drive outstanding results across all workshop operations.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a pivotal role in a growing company that values its people, invests in their development, and rewards their expertise.
What's in it for you?
We know that great people deliver great results, and we make sure they're rewarded:
- Competitive salary
plus performance-based bonuses - Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- 28 days of holiday
(including bank holidays) - Healthcare Cash Plan
(including gym, retail, travel, and many more discounts) - Celebration Day
– a paid day off to mark personal milestones - Exclusive car insurance discounts
- Pension plan
- Length of service awards
- Employee Engagement Budget
– enjoy team activities and events - Access to Mental Health First Aiders
- Cycle to Work Scheme
About the Role
As
Bodyshop Manager
, you will take full ownership of the Gillingham Production Workshop. You will oversee the team, ensuring operational efficiency, safety, quality, and exceptional customer service. You'll make sure that company policies and processes are followed, maintaining consistent standards across all workshop operations while fostering a safe and positive working environment.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Driving team productivity and achieving workshop performance targets
- Leading by example to uphold the highest safety and quality standards
- Managing daily workshop operations, workflow, and team performance
- Acting as the main point of communication with the Production Director
- Maintaining an organised, compliant, and efficient workshop environment
- Developing and coaching your team to reach their full potential
Skills & Experience
We're seeking a confident, results-driven leader with a passion for the automotive repair industry. You will bring:
- 5+ years of bodyshop or automotive experience
- Proven people management and leadership skills
- Expertise in modern repair techniques and quality control
- A customer-focused, detail-oriented, and organised approach
- The ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team
Why Join ABL 1 Touch?
At ABL 1 Touch, you become part of a forward-thinking, dynamic organisation where people are valued, supported, and empowered to grow. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a positive, inclusive workplace culture.
We're committed to fostering a diverse team and an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We also provide an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please contact us at
.
Take the lead and shape the future of our Gillingham workshop – your next career step starts here
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