VDA / Bodyshop Assistant Manager £45,000 £48,000 Basic Salary Southend-on-Sea Permanent / Full Time Our client, a busy and well-established independent bodyshop in the Southend-on-Sea area, is looking to recruit an experienced VDA / Bodyshop Assistant Manager to support the day-to-day running of their operation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with estimating experience who is also confident assisting with the administration and coordination of a busy bodyshop office. If you have experience with estimating systems and enjoy being involved in both the technical and operational side of a bodyshop we d love to hear from you. Apply today! Duties and Responsibilities: Producing accurate vehicle damage assessments and repair estimates. Working with insurance companies to manage and progress repair authorisations. Supporting the day-to-day running of the bodyshop office. Assisting with invoicing and general administrative duties. Answering customer enquiries and handling incoming calls professionally. Liaising with technicians and management to ensure smooth workflow and repair progress. Managing estimates and repair updates through bodyshop management systems. Your Background and Skill: Previous experience working as a VDA / Vehicle Damage Assessor or Estimator within a bodyshop environment. Strong understanding of Audatex and AutoFlow systems. Confident dealing with insurance companies and customers. Good organisational and administrative skills. Ability to ..... full job details .....