Designate Bodyshop Manager

Covering Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Oxfordshire & Northamptonshire.

Please note that as part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to attend an assessment centre on 11th March 2026 in Milton Keynes. Candidates should be prepared to allocate approximately half a day.

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)
• Length of service awards
• 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.

As we continue to grow, ABL 1 Touch are looking to recruit a Designate Bodyshop Manager to join our Team covering areas of Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Oxfordshire & Northamptonshire.

As a Designate Bodyshop Manager, you will spend a minimum of 8 weeks learning the ABL 1 Touch Way of Working and then support a geographical area until a suitable permanent location is assigned. Once you are assigned a permanent location you will be responsible for the running of our site, overseeing site and colleague performance, safety, quality and customer service. You will ensure that policy, process and our Way of Working is followed, and consistency maintained across all site operations and that a safe working environment is operated and maintained at all times.

Responsibilities of a Designate 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 relevant parties 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 Designate Bodyshop Manager:

• Previous experience as a site / workshop / BodyShop Manager or Assistant Manager in the automotive industry
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in the 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 ABL 1 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 is 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 workforus@abl1touch.com.