Assistant Bodyshop Manager / Vehicle Damage Assessor
- Paying up to £65,000 per annum + Bonus
- Company Benefits
- Permanent role
We have a fantastic opportunity to join an established Accident Repair Centre in the Maidenhead area as an Assistant Bodyshop Manager / Vehicle Damage Assessor.
Key role and responsibilities as an Assistant Manager / Vehicle Damage Assessor:
- Assisting in the scheduling and prioritising of repair work.
- Monitoring the workflow.
- Maintaining compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Ensure customer satisfaction with high-quality repairs.
- Support the Site Manager with training and development of other staff members.
- Assist in preparing and reviewing estimates and repair orders.
- Help manage budgets, control costs and track shop profitability.
- Inspection of vehicles post-repair to confirm quality standards are met.
- Create accurate repair estimates to maximise company revenue whilst using relevant repair methodology with good quality images and notes.
Minimum requirements as an Assistant Bodyshop Manager / Vehicle Damage Assessor:
Must have experience using estimating software (ideally Audatex)
ATA is advantageous but not essential
Ensure customer expectations are met and demonstrate great service skills
If you want to hear more about the Assistant Bodyshop Manager / Vehicle Damage Assessor role, please send us your CV by clicking apply now or by contacting Piam on 01202 552915 / piam@holtautomotive.co.uk to discuss further.
Assistant Bodyshop Manager / Vehicle Damage Assessor up to £65,000 per annum Maidenhead Bodyshop
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We are recruiting on behalf of a growing perfume retailer looking for a Multi-Channel Marketer Level 3 Apprentice to join their team whilst training as an apprentice with us at NextStep Training.
This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in e-commerce, digital marketing, and retail, while working in a fast-paced and creative environment.
This role is ideal for someone who is motivated, creative, and eager to build a career in content creation, marketing and online retail.
Key Responsibilities:
E-Commerce & Marketing (In-Store):
Manage and update product listings across WooCommerce, eBay, and TikTok Shop
Monitor stock levels and ensure listings remain accurate and up to date
Respond to customer enquiries via email, phone, and online platforms
Process and manage shipping using Royal Mail Click & Drop
Review Royal Mail invoices, track claims, and liaise with the business support line
Support order packing and processing during busy periods
Content Creation & Digital Marketing:
Create engaging TikTok and social media content to promote products and offers
Assist with TikTok Ads campaigns to drive traffic and sales
Design marketing assets using Canva
Create and schedule email marketing campaigns via Brevo
Contribute ideas in team meetings to improve marketing performance and customer engagement
Retail & Store Duties:
Maintain a clean, organised, and welcoming shop environment
Assist with seasonal displays, promotions, and in-store merchandising
Serve customers, handle transactions, and provide product recommendations
Develop product knowledge across a wide range of perfume brands
What We’re Looking For:
A motivated individual with a strong willingness to learn (no prior experience required)
Excellent communication skills
Confidence using digital platforms such as WooCommerce, eBay, Canva, and social media (training provided)
Interest in TikTok Shop, TikTok Ads, and email marketing platforms like Brevo (advantageous)
Ability to manage shipping processes and resolve logistical issues
Creative mindset with attention to detail
Reliable, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
Friendly, positive attitude with strong teamwork skills
Interest in a long-term role with development and progression opportunities
What You’ll Gain:
A nationally recognised Level 3 Multi-Channel Marketer Apprenticeship
Hands-on experience in e-commerce, retail, and digital marketing
Training across multiple platforms and tools
Opportunity to grow within a developing business
Training:
Multi-channel Marketer Level 3
As an apprentice, you'll receive regular training alongside your job to help you develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed for your role
At least 20% of your working hours will be dedicated to off-the-job training, which includes study time, workshops, and learning activities.
Training is delivered either online or in person at our training centre in Hackney, offering flexibility to suit your needs. You'll be supported by experienced tutors and assessors throughout your apprenticeship, ensuring you stay on track and successfully complete your qualification
Training Outcome:After completion, most apprentices move into a junior marketing role, such as:
Marketing Executive
Digital Marketing Assistant
Social Media Executive
Content Marketing Assistant
At this stage, the focus is on hands-on execution across channels (email, social, paid ads, SEO, CRM tools)
Further Qualifications:
To accelerate progression, many learners move on to:
Level 4 Marketing Executive apprenticeship
Level 6 Digital Marketer apprenticeship (degree-level)
Professional certifications (e.g., Google Analytics, Meta Ads)
Employer Description:Next Step Training Ltd is an apprenticeship and skills training provider, funded by the Department for Education, delivering apprenticeships in London and across England. We have been in operation since 2012 and during this time have built an established reputation as a reliable and employer-led training provider. We work together with employers and individual learners to design and deliver training programmes that meets both learners and their employers’ needs. Our goal of is to empower as many individuals as possible to reach their full potential, helping them on their journey to find meaningful career that is rewarding. We help to empower businesses with industry-expert staff so they can provide the very best learning experience to their workforce to perform better.Working Hours :Will operate on shift patterns Monday - Sunday. Exact working days and hours TBC.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
Hospitality AssistantSalary: Hourly, dependent on experience and skills + BenefitsHours: Casual / as and when required with weekend and bank holiday working.Based at Ampleforth Abbey YO62Closing date: 31st May 2026 (we may close the role earlier than this date if we receive a high level of interest).Benefits
Up to 8% employer-matched pensionLife assuranceFree lunch during working hoursFree on-site parking20% discount at the Tea room and Abbey ShopCycle to Work SchemeChristmas ClosureHistoric Houses and Yorkshire Great Houses, Castles and Gardens passes to borrowEmployee Assistance programmeRetail savings platform50% discount on fitness suite, swimming and other activities at St Albans Centre
About Ampleforth AbbeyAmpleforth Abbey is home to the UK’s largest Benedictine monastic community, rooted in the Rule of St Benedict. Our mission is to seek God through prayer and service, and to invite others to experience faith in action.Located in the Howardian Hills near York, the Abbey sits within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and welcomes thousands of visitors each year to its Retreat Centre, Visitor Centre, Shop and Tea Room.Ampleforth Abbey Trust, a registered charity, works alongside the monastic community to support this mission. With around 60 lay staff, the Trust delivers on a five-year strategy, choosing a Future Together, to ensure a sustainable, faith-led future for the Abbey and its valley home.The RoleWe are seeking a reliable and flexible General Hospitality Assistant to support our hospitality operations across housekeeping, the tearoom, and events. This is a varied, hands-on role ideal for individuals who enjoy working with people and being part of a supportive team.The position is casual and hours are offered on an as-and-when-required basis. Shifts will include weekends and bank holidays.Main Responsibilities but not limited to:-Housekeeping
Cleaning guest bedrooms and bathrooms to a high standardCleaning public areas across the Abbey siteUndertaking deep cleaning tasks as required
Tearoom
Serving hot drinks and food to guestsPreparing drinks and light refreshmentsClearing and cleaning tablesProviding friendly and efficient customer service
Events & Functions
Assisting with the service of lunches and dinnersSupporting guests attending events, retreats, and functionsHelping with room setup and clear-downDirecting guest parking and offering general assistance
Skills and AttributesYou will be:
Friendly, approachable, and professionalReliable and flexible with availabilityComfortable working as part of a teamAble to work independently when required
Essential Requirements
Own transport is essential due to the Abbey’s remote locationWillingness to work weekends and holidaysAbility to undertake physical tasks such as cleaning and standing for periods
Ampleforth Abbey Trust is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.Interested? If you feel that you possess the relevant skills and experience, then please submit your cv INDHS Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.....Read more...
The finance department are the true engine of the business here at Champions, as they work closely in every area, the brand agency, Champions Speakers, Music and Entertainment and Celebrity Talent as well as their Events department. Champions UK are a unique one stop shop for businesses and the finance team keep everything running.
Credit Control Duties:
Helping to process sales invoices so that they are chased for payment on the correct dates
Assisting with taking credit card payments for invoices
Assist with filling in new supplier forms
Helping with covering for credit control in event of absence or holidays
Ad hoc analysis of customer accounts
Assisting with raising sales invoices and sending out
Purchase Ledger Duties:
Helping with dealing with supplier payment queries
Assisting with checking BACS runs to ensure details and values are correct.
Assisting with the process of faster payments and confirm bank details for new suppliers so they can be paid
Filing of BACS run paperwork when paid
General support of purchase ledger
General Duties:
Assisting with Maintaining general tidiness of ledgers
Ad hoc duties as required
Training:Level 2 Accounts & Finance Assistant Apprenticeship Standard
Training Outcome:
Potential to progress into a full time permanent role upon completion of your apprenticeship
Employer Description:Champions (UK) Plc is one of the UK’s leading award-winning brand agencies, boasting an enviable portfolio of clients, regionally, nationally and internationally. A family-owned business with traditional family values, Champions has grown over the past 20 years and has evolved significantly. Proudly, they continue to invest in their staff and new technology, to ensure they are at the cutting edge of providing their clients with the most up to date services that achieve results. Today, with over 70 highly-skilled staff and still expanding, Champions’ continued success is creating additional and exciting employment opportunities.Working Hours :Monday to Friday from 8.30am - 5.00pm (30 minute break for lunch)Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Administrative skills....Read more...
Optical Customer Technical Support Advisor – Milton Keynes Full Time | Basic Salary up to £29,000 + £1,000 End of Year Bonus | Excellent Benefits
Zest Optical are working alongside a premium optical lens manufacturer to recruit an Optical Customer Technical Support Advisor for their Milton Keynes site.
This role is ideal for someone with a glazing or optical lab background, or an experienced Optical Assistant with strong technical knowledge who enjoys working with lenses in detail and solving more complex queries. It’s a great opportunity to move into an office-based, customer-facing role while staying firmly within the technical side of optics.
With a full manufacturing and glazing facility on site, you’ll be working closely with production, customer service, and sales teams, supporting independent opticians across the UK and applying your practical optical knowledge on a daily basis.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Support
Provide technical support to customers, Customer Service colleagues, and the Sales Team
Handle complex enquiries relating to lenses, glazing, and production, ensuring issues are resolved through the correct channels
Support the customer returns process, offering technical guidance and helping resolve more complex cases
Assist customers with e-ordering, remote edging, and tracing services
Troubleshoot and provide practical technical solutions related to spectacle lenses and manufacturing processes
Customer Service
Receive and process customer orders accurately via phone, email, and online systems
Manage orders through production and keep customers informed on progress and delivery times
Respond to enquiries regarding products, pricing, availability, promotions, and account queries
Handle customer issues and complaints professionally, managing expectations clearly
General Duties
Work closely with internal teams including production and sales to support customer requirements
Follow all company and departmental processes and procedures
Manage workload effectively while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Continue to build technical product knowledge through structured training
Requirements
Background in an optical glazing lab or optical manufacturing environment, or an experienced Optical Assistant with strong technical and lens knowledge
Good practical understanding of spectacle lenses and glazing processes
Experience in a customer service or technical support role within optics
Confident using Microsoft Office and customer or order management systems
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills
Personable, confident, and comfortable working with customers and colleagues at all levels
Salary & Benefits
Basic Salary up to £29,000 depending on experience
£1,000 end of year bonus
Additional Christmas bonus
20 days holiday rising to 25 with service
Monday to Friday with 1 in 3 Saturday mornings (09:00 – 12:00, paid as overtime)
Rotating shifts
Week 1: 08:30 – 17:00
Week 2: 09:30 – 18:00
HealthShield cashback scheme for health checks including dental and optical
Employee Assistance Programme
Group Life cover
Ongoing training and long-term career development opportunities
If you are currently working in an optical lab, glazing environment, or as a technically strong Optical Assistant and are looking for a role that moves you away from the shop floor while keeping you close to the technical side of optics, this could be a strong next step.
Apply Now To apply, please send your CV to or call 0114 238 1726 for more information.
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Optical Customer Technical Support Advisor – Milton KeynesFull Time | Basic Salary up to £29,000 + £1,000 End of Year Bonus | Excellent Benefits
Zest Optical are working alongside a premium optical lens manufacturer to recruit an Optical Customer Technical Support Advisor for their Milton Keynes site.
This role is ideal for someone with a glazing or optical lab background, or an experienced Optical Assistant with strong technical knowledge who enjoys working with lenses in detail and solving more complex queries. It’s a great opportunity to move into an office-based, customer-facing role while staying firmly within the technical side of optics.
With a full manufacturing and glazing facility on site, you’ll be working closely with production, customer service, and sales teams, supporting independent opticians across the UK and applying your practical optical knowledge on a daily basis.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Support
Provide technical support to customers, Customer Service colleagues, and the Sales Team
Handle complex enquiries relating to lenses, glazing, and production, ensuring issues are resolved through the correct channels
Support the customer returns process, offering technical guidance and helping resolve more complex cases
Assist customers with e-ordering, remote edging, and tracing services
Troubleshoot and provide practical technical solutions related to spectacle lenses and manufacturing processes
Customer Service
Receive and process customer orders accurately via phone, email, and online systems
Manage orders through production and keep customers informed on progress and delivery times
Respond to enquiries regarding products, pricing, availability, promotions, and account queries
Handle customer issues and complaints professionally, managing expectations clearly
General Duties
Work closely with internal teams including production and sales to support customer requirements
Follow all company and departmental processes and procedures
Manage workload effectively while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Continue to build technical product knowledge through structured training
Requirements
Background in an optical glazing lab or optical manufacturing environment, or an experienced Optical Assistant with strong technical and lens knowledge
Good practical understanding of spectacle lenses and glazing processes
Experience in a customer service or technical support role within optics
Confident using Microsoft Office and customer or order management systems
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills
Personable, confident, and comfortable working with customers and colleagues at all levels
Salary & Benefits
Basic Salary up to £29,000 depending on experience
£1,000 end of year bonus
Additional Christmas bonus
20 days holiday rising to 25 with service
Monday to Friday with 1 in 3 Saturday mornings (09:00 – 12:00, paid as overtime)
Rotating shifts
Week 1: 08:30 – 17:00
Week 2: 09:30 – 18:00
HealthShield cashback scheme for health checks including dental and optical
Employee Assistance Programme
Group Life cover
Ongoing training and long-term career development opportunities
If you are currently working in an optical lab, glazing environment, or as a technically strong Optical Assistant and are looking for a role that moves you away from the shop floor/lab while keeping you close to the technical side of optics, this could be a strong next step.
Apply NowTo apply, please send your CV to or call 0114 238 1726 for more information.
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What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll get hands-on experience from day one, including:
Learning how things really work behind the scenes
Working with modern tools, software and technology
Supporting real projects that make a real impact on employees
Developing skills, you can use for the rest of your career
From day one, you’ll be part of a supportive payroll team handling real responsibilities in a large, complex organisation. Over time, you’ll build full end‑to‑end payroll experience, including:
Learning how payroll works from start to finish
Processing new starters and leavers
Running and reconciling payroll reports
Supporting payroll systems, exports, imports and integrations
Answering payroll, tax and coding queries
Working with HMRC and supporting tax-related activities
Gaining exposure to benefits, pensions and allowance schemes
Understanding how payroll supports thousands of employees
You’ll grow in confidence and capability each year as your responsibility increases.Training:
Level 3 Payroll Administer
Level 5 Assistant Payroll Manager
Training will take place in work/ remote sessions with training provider
Training Outcome:There is scope to progress further into specialised payroll or finance pathways after Level 5.Employer Description:Nissan Sunderland (NMUK) is the beating heart of our UK manufacturing operations. More than 6,000 of our workforce are based here, across a 362,000m2 site of world-leading manufacturing excellence. The site is also home to its own solar and wind farms, vehicle test track and facilities like our Sports & Social complex and on-site medical centre. You’ll be working shoulder-to-shoulder with our experts in production, engineering, and maintenance, each ready to share their knowledge and support you as you grow. From the moment you step onto our shop floor, you’re treated as an equal- making real contributions to the manufacturing process and gaining life skills to take forward into your career.Working Hours :Monday - Thursday, 7.55am - 4.40pm.
Friday, 7.55am - 2.25pm.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
