Bodyshop Advisor

ACS Automotive Recruitment; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive recruitment consultancy is seeking a Bodyshop Advisor in Southend-on-Sea. This role involves managing customer-facing activities, handling enquiries, and ensuring excellent service in a busy bodyshop environment. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a good understanding of the motor trade. This permanent position offers a salary between £30,000 and £35,000, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience in the motor trade is essential.
• Backgrounds include Service Advisor, Parts Advisor or similar automotive roles.
• Good understanding of vehicles and repair processes.

Responsibilities

• Managing front-of-house and customer-facing activity.
• Handling customer enquiries and booking in vehicles.
• Communicating with technicians and providing updates.
• Producing estimates and assisting with invoicing tasks.
• Ensuring excellent levels of customer service.
• Supporting day-to-day bodyshop operations.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Customer handling skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Bodyshop Advisor

Southend-on-Sea
£30,000 - £35,000 Basic Salary
Permanent / Full Time
Monday-Friday: 8:00am - 6:00pm (1-hour lunch)

Our client, a busy independent bodyshop in Southend-on-Sea, is looking for a confident and customer-focused Bodyshop Advisor to take ownership of all front‑of‑house duties. If you enjoy working with people, understand the motor trade environment, and want a role with variety and responsibility — this could be the perfect opportunity. Apply today!

Duties & Responsibilities

• Managing all front‑of‑house and customer‑facing activity


• Handling customer enquiries, booking in vehicles and providing updates throughout the repair process


• Communicating with technicians and keeping customers informed on progress


• Producing estimates and assisting with basic invoicing tasks


• Ensuring excellent levels of customer service


• Supporting smooth day‑to‑day bodyshop operations

Your Background & Skill

• Experience in the motor trade is essential — Bodyshop Advisor experience not required


• Suitable backgrounds include: Service Advisor, Parts Advisor, or similar front‑of‑house automotive roles


• Strong communication and customer‑handling skills


• Good understanding of vehicles and repair processes


• Organised, professional and able to manage a busy workload

For further details on this Bodyshop Advisor role and other positions in the motor trade, please submit your CV to ACS Automotive Recruitment Consultancy