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Current vacancies
MET Technicians
MET Technicians
Our Company has grown significantly over the last few years and with our continued success we are planning on further expansion. Due to this sustained growth we are looking for a passionate dynamic individual who is driven and would love to join our fast-paced team.
The role
The MET Technician is an integral part of our business, the main purpose of this role is;
- To ensure the repair of motor vehicles of all types is carried out to motor manufacturer industry standards or repair methods.
- To carry out such work in an efficient, safe and economical manner, ensuring the integral quality of the vehicle and its safety is maintained.
- To employ such knowledge and skills as may be required to restore vehicles to an industry recognised acceptable standard.
Key responsibilities
- To observe, recognise and report on vehicle structure and paintwork.
- To ensure that vehicles comply with safety standards when returned to customers, or that faults have been reported and noted on the job card.
- Removal and safe storage of vehicle components, fluids and gases as directed by work order.
- Removal and safe disposal of vehicle components and fluids as directed by work order.
- Re-assemble vehicles after repair in a safe and competent manner paying focused attention to quality and checking panel alignment noting all red readings on the job card.
- 4 wheel alignment as directed by work order.
- Quality control of all repairs, with final stage sign off and ATA Signature, noting all non stripped items on the job card.
- To report all faults, defects noticed whilst working on vehicles.
- To actively make sure the repair method is in the job pack and is fully read, understood (e-scribe, manufacturer or other source) and displayed with the vehicle at all times.
- Check Vehicle for warning lights / safety checks, beam setting completed and logged, raise awareness and note on job card.
- All mechanical work completed in accordance to the agreed specification.
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Drivers
Drivers
Our Company has grown significantly over the last few years and with our continued success we are planning on further expansion. Due to this sustained growth we are looking for a passionate dynamic individual who is driven and would love to join our fast-paced team.
The role
Our Drivers are an integral part of our business, the main purpose of this role is;
- To ensure safe delivery / collection of all customers vehicles in accordance with the Driver Procedure & Responsibilities Manual and Drivers Process Manual.
- To take pride in your appearance and wear company standard uniform at all times. Take ownership in your day planning and working cost effectively and with the customer at the forefront all the time.
- Moving cars in/ out of the workshop at the start or end of the day.
- Washing customer or courtesy cars where necessary.
- Locating and moving vehicles for salvage agents.
Key responsibilities
- To ensure safe delivery / collection of all customers vehicles. Ensure you contact every customer before arrival.
- Complete all Job Pack paperwork neatly and legibly and obtain signatures where required.
- Mark all damage on vehicle with chalk pen before taking images.
- Ensure Customer Vehicle Condition Report is complete in addition to any images taken before passing to Estimators.
- Follow all procedures within the Drivers Procedure and Process Manuals.
- To comply with the Drivers Tacho Break Regulation 2009 (if applicable).
- Policy Excess, VAT Bills and Private Quotes – ensure payment has been taken before leaving site – if payment has not been paid, query with the Transport Manager.
- Ensure courtesy cars are up to standard and safe for customer use. Report any defects or damage to Transport Manager immediately.
- Ensure you follow the correct procedure when dealing with customer complaints.
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Panel MET Technicians
Panel MET Technicians
Our Company has grown significantly over the last few years and with our continued success we are planning on further expansion. Due to this sustained growth we are looking for a passionate dynamic individual who is driven and would love to join our fast-paced team.
The role
The Panel MET Technician is an integral part of our business, the main purpose of this role is;
- To ensure the repair of motor vehicles of all types is carried out to motor manufacturer industry standards or repair methods.
- To carry out such work in an efficient, safe and economical manner, ensuring the integral quality of the vehicle and its safety is maintained.
- To employ such knowledge and skills as may be required to restore vehicles to an industry recognised acceptable standard.
Key responsibilities
- To observe, recognise and report on vehicle structure and paintwork.
- To ensure that vehicles comply with safety standards when returned to customers, or that faults have been reported and noted on the job card.
- Removal and safe storage of vehicle components, fluids and gases as directed by work order.
- Removal and safe disposal of vehicle components and fluids as directed by work order.
- Quality control of all repairs, with final stage sign off.
- To report all faults, defects noticed whilst working on vehicles not apparent before dismantling.
- To actively make sure the repair method is in the job pack and is fully read, understood (e-scribe, manufacturer or other source) and displayed with the vehicle at all times.
- It is also your duty to sign off the QC section of the Repair Inspection sheet at your and other operatives relevant repair stage.
- Panel alignment and adjacent components.
- Filler repairs & finished correctly in P180 and pinholes are checked.
- Underseal, weld through primers, anti corrosion measures are complete before next stage.
- Strip & refit where necessary including adjustment and panel alignment.
- Report any defects or damage linked to associated job but not down for repair.
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Bodyshop Manager
Bodyshop Manager
Our Company has grown significantly over the last few years and with our continued success we are planning on further expansion. Due to this sustained growth we are looking for a passionate dynamic individual who is driven and would love to join our fast-paced team.
Joining our team at ABL 1Touch 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.
The role
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 1Touch are a market leading vehicle repair business since 1994, working in partnership with insurance companies. ABL 1Touch prides itself not only in the quality of its work but in providing excellent customer service.
As a Bodyshop Manager, you will play the leading role in the running of our Production Workshop, overseeing site and employee performance, safety, quality and customer service. You will ensure that policy and process is followed, and consistency maintained across all workshop operations and that a safe working environment is operated and maintained at all times.
Key responsibilities
- 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
- Previous experience as a site / Bodyshop in the automotive industry
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the Body 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
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Prep Paint Technician
Prep Paint Technician
Our Company has grown significantly over the last few years and with our continued success we are planning on further expansion. Due to this sustained growth we are looking for a passionate dynamic individual who is driven and would love to join our fast-paced team.
The role
The Prep Paint Technician is an integral part of our business, the main purpose of this role is;
- To ensure the repair of motor vehicles of all types is carried out to motor manufacturer industry standards or repair methods.
- To carry out such work in an efficient, safe and economical manner, ensuring the integral quality of the vehicle and its safety is maintained.
- To employ such knowledge and skills as may be required to restore vehicles to an industry recognised acceptable standard.
Key responsibilities
- To observe, recognise and report on vehicle structure and paintwork.
- To ensure that vehicles comply with safety standards when returned to customers, or that faults have been reported and noted on the job card.
- Removal and safe storage of vehicle components, fluids and gases as directed by work order.
- Removal and safe disposal of vehicle components and fluids as directed by work order.
- Quality control of all repairs, with final stage sign off.
- To report all faults, defects noticed whilst working on vehicles.
- To actively make sure the repair method is in the job pack and is fully read, understood (e-scribe, manufacturer or other source) and displayed with the vehicle at all times.
- To observe, recognise and report on vehicle structure and paintwork.
- To interpret and implement technical service instruction data.
- To indent for replacement parts and record usage.
- Paint repair – to be able to accurately use paint mixing schemes, computerised scales, spray booths and drying lamps.
- To ensure that vehicles comply with safety standards when returned to customers, or that faults have been reported and noted on job card.
- Application of topcoat to manufacturer’s specification.
- Preparation of repaired areas as directed by work order, in readiness for application of topcoat.
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Site Vehicle Damage Assessor
Site Vehicle Damage Assessor
Our Company has grown significantly over the last few years and with our continued success we are planning on further expansion. Due to this sustained growth we are looking for a passionate dynamic individual who is driven and would love to join our fast-paced team.
The role
We are looking for a motivated and professional Vehicle Damage Assessor (internally known as Central Engineer) who prides themselves on exceeding customer expectations and delivering the required financial performance.
Main Job Purpose
- To ensure the efficient and profitable costing of each repair
- To produce timely and accurate invoices and estimates of each repair to meet key to key and lifecycle target requirement. – timescale etc.
- To maintain effective control of invoicing costs in line with partners budget objectives
- To support each site, wherever necessary, to ensure smooth site level operation and maintain high customer service (total loss’s, estimates etc)
- To carry out initial parts assessments (IPA’s) to reduce key to key & lifecycle times and maintain high customer service
- Responsible for ensuring all repair methodology is in line with BS10125 standards
- To comply with any reasonable directive from the management team
- To identify cases that have not complied with ABL ethos and cases that have shown loss of profit and feed back to management
- To support with quality of repair complaints where necessary
- To identify and handle any total loss cases as applicable to SLA requirements
Who we are looking for
- Technical skills, knowledge and experience of body and paint repair in the retail Accident and Repair industry
- Technical and estimating experience
- To attain ATA accreditation if required by the company
- Knowledge of current estimating systems i.e. Audatex, Glassmatix
- Knowledge of E-scribe, Glass’s evaluator, Ezi methods or other
- Good negotiation skills
- Audatex Gold annual training
Personal Attributes
- Team Player
- Use initiative, be flexible and have a can-do attitude
- Cultural and organisational insight
- Adaptable and tenacious with the stamina required to follow through
- Takes responsibility for own actions
- Innovative approach
- Takes pride in doing the right thing in line with company culture
- Honesty
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Fleet Administrator
Fleet Administrator
Our Company has grown significantly over the last few years and with our continued success we are planning on further expansion. Due to this sustained growth we are looking for a passionate dynamic individual who is driven and would love to join our fast-paced team.
The role
The Fleet Administrator plays a key role in ensuring the efficient, compliant, and cost effective management of the organisation’s vehicle fleet. This role supports day to day administrative operations, dealing with fines, maintaining accurate records, coordinates servicing and repairs, and acts as a central point of contact for internal colleagues and external suppliers.
Key responsibilities
Fleet Administration & Coordination
- Maintain up‑to‑date records for all fleet vehicles, including registrations, insurance documentation, MOT dates, maintenance schedules, mileage logs, and driver assignments.
- Courtesy Car Courtesy Car administration (record keeping, updating spreadsheets, fleet bookings)
- Oversee the onboarding and offboarding of vehicles, including ordering, delivery, handover, and disposal processes.
- Monitor vehicle usage to ensure compliance with company policies, mileage limits, and safety requirements.
- Coordinate repairs, servicing, and preventative maintenance, ensuring minimal downtime and timely completion of work.
- Provide administrative support to the Head of Transport.
Compliance & Safety
- Ensure all vehicles meet legal, regulatory, and environmental standards (e.g., MOT compliance, road tax, insurance, fuel card management).
- Assist with managing driver compliance, including licence checks, incident reporting, and monitoring adherence to driving policies.
- Support health and safety initiatives related to fleet operations.
Financial Administration
- Process invoices, purchase orders, and cost allocations related to fleet expenditure.
- Support budget monitoring by tracking fuel usage, maintenance costs, lease agreements, and other fleet‑related expenses.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and support procurement activities where required.
Communication & Stakeholder Support
- Serve as a point of contact for driver queries, supplier coordination, and internal fleet-related enquiries.
- Liaise with leasing companies, insurance providers, maintenance suppliers, and other third‑party vendors.
- Provide regular reporting on fleet performance, compliance, utilisation, and vehicle condition.
Key Performance Indicators
Fine Management
- Processing timeliness: 100% of fines logged and actioned within 2 working days of receipt
- Cost avoidance: ≥ 95% of fines challenged or reassigned successfully where applicable
Administrative Support (Head of Transport & Transport Function)
- Task turnaround time: ≥ 95% of admin requests completed within agreed deadlines
- Documentation accuracy: Zero critical errors in transport reports and records
Courtesy Car Bookings & Records
- Booking efficiency: 100% of bookings scheduled
- Record accuracy: 100% of courtesy car records kept up to date and audit-ready
- Availability management: Zero delays caused by booking or record-keeping errors
Overall Performance
- Audit readiness: 100% compliance during internal or external audits
Skills and experience required
Essential
- Strong administrative and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Experience using databases, spreadsheets, or fleet management systems.
- Ability to prioritise tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
- Excellent communication and customer‑service skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Desirable
- Previous experience in fleet administration, transport coordination, or a similar operational role.
- Understanding of vehicle maintenance requirements, leasing arrangements, and compliance processes.
- Knowledge of health and safety practices related to fleet management.
Personal Attributes
- Proactive and solution‑focused approach.
- High level of integrity and trustworthiness in handling sensitive information.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and a continuous improvement mindset.
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Get to know some of us.
What attracts you to working with us?
The progression of the company.
What’s the most enjoyable thing about working here?
Aiming for new targets every month.
Describe your team in 3 words
Dedicated, committed and driven.
How do we show our appreciation for your hard work?
Incentives and rewards.
What advice would you give to someone thinking about joining ABL 1Touch?
Stay open minded and see the bigger picture.
What attracts you to working with us?
Location was ideal as close to home and also highest pay I’ve had in any job.
What’s the most enjoyable thing about working here?
Good working environment.
Describe your team in 3 words
Fun hard working.
How do we show our appreciation for your hard work?
Buys us lunch. So many others don’t do that.
What advice would you give to someone thinking about joining ABL 1Touch?
Be ready to work hard but also be rewarded well for it.
What attracts you to working with us?
The work life balance. I’d heard it would be very good. And in an industry where I’d got some previous experience, I wanted to expand into this repair arena. A former employee recommended I apply for the job – he gave the place positive reviews.
What’s the most enjoyable thing about working here?
I enjoy the diversity of the role, going into lots of areas, the variety; it’s an open environment for people to be themselves. The role has grown as I’d hoped it would.
Describe your team in 3 words
Confident, knowledge and energetic.
How do we show our appreciation for your hard work?
The annual pay reviews taking into account individual performance, by introducing additional benefits for employees and the engagement budget opportunities to have fun as a team.
What advice would you give to someone thinking about joining ABL 1Touch?
Apply for all the reasons in my previous answers; You get the opportunity to work for a supportive organisation and to grow your skills from other experienced team members.
What attracts you to working with us?
Reasonable hours, flexibility of time suited my needs, driving role which is what I wanted to do.
What’s the most enjoyable thing about working here?
A lot of things. The working environment, dealing with customers, helping people where I can with their vehicle. The camaraderie we have between drivers and workshop staff and even the helpful HR.
Describe your team in 3 words
Funny, helpful and good to be around. Sorry, more than three words.
How do we show our appreciation for your hard work?
Putting me through additional training for HGV licence; progression opportunity.
What advice would you give to someone thinking about joining ABL 1Touch?
Jump on because you never know what might happen.
What attracts you to working with us?
The company’s focus on quality and customer service, plus the innovative approach to automotive body repairs – more up to date and modern than the rest.
What’s the most enjoyable thing about working here?
The collaborative and supportive work environment means there’s a strong sense of family. Plenty of respect and teamwork, with everyone always willing to help each other out. The opportunities for growth and learning also convinced me.
Describe your team in 3 words
Supportive, Respectful, Empowering.
How do we show our appreciation for your hard work?
Bonuses, plenty of employee recognition and opportunities for career advancement as the business grows. Regular team-building activities, it’s not just a body shop.
What advice would you give to someone thinking about joining ABL 1Touch?
Embrace the opportunities and growth. Be ready to contribute to a team that values quality, customer service, and continuous improvement with its modern take on the automotive repair. It’s a dynamic environment rewarding dedication and teamwork. Fantastic place to work.
What attracts you to working with us?
The location, the personal growth and a positively growing company.
What’s the most enjoyable thing about working here?
Monday to Friday and being with my colleagues.
Describe your team in 3 words
Hard working individuals.
How do we show our appreciation for your hard work?
Monthly team building – the brilliant breakfast is a bonus too, it’s part of the engagement events.