Assistant Bodyshop Manager £30k to £38k (depending on experience) Southend-on-Sea Permanent/Full Time Monday to Friday (8am – 6pm with 1 hour lunch) Our client is on the search for an experienced Bodyshop individual to join their team, based in Southend-on-Sea. If you hold the right experience and would like to join a hard-working and motivating team, then this could be for you! Give us a call today if you would like more information. Duties & Responsibilities: * Forecasting time scales and using management systems. * Liaising with internal and external managers, suppliers, customers and other stakeholders. * Demonstrating registered repair techniques to a high standard. * Focusing on the Bodyshop striving for best practice, performance excellence and highly professional customer service. * Conducting stage inspections and final quality checks. * Supporting the Bodyshop Manager within the workshop. * Consulting with customer admin teams on workflow progress. * Supporting all team members and working together. Your Background & Skill: * You must hold previous experience within a Bodyshop environment (Bodyshop Manager/Workshop Controller/Assistant Manager/Office Manager/VDA/Bodyshop Parts Manager/Bodyshop Advisor as examples). * Strong understanding and experience of the repair process within a Bodyshop. * Knowledge of Bodyshop Management systems & Audatex is a plus. * Excellent communication skills. * Active NVQ or ATA is desirable, but not essential. * Good time management skills. * Ability to work well under pressure. For further details on this role and other jobs in the motor trade, please submit your CV to Adam Curtis of ACS Automotive Recruitment Consultancy