Automotive Coster

Sparshatt Truck & Van has been synonymous with Mercedes-Benz in Kent for 40 years. Today the group operates four well-established sales and service sites across the county, employing over 200 staff.

Working with one of the world’s largest and most recognised brands, this role is part of the costing team preparing all documentation and invoicing for workshop jobs. Day to day all documentation for invoices relating to work carried out needs to be completed correctly and in line with manufacturer and associated lease company requirements.

Full training is provided and can be done either in person or via Microsoft Teams.
- Key purpose of the Job:
Maximising available workshop hours to ensure targets are achieved.To create estimates for repairs and additional work found during the inspection or repair of the vehicle.To cost or create invoices from workshop repair job sets in conjunction with manufacturers’ set times and texts, ensuring that warranty and fleet rates are considered and that invoices are in accordance with customer-agreed estimates and authority numbers where applicable.Interpreting customers’ requirements, ensuring that no unauthorised work is undertaken and that customer queries are handled quickly and efficiently.
- The skills and qualities required for this role are:
Previous experience with costing in the automotive industry ideally within a Mercedes Benz dealership.- High level of IT proficiency and able to work with new systems.Excellent administration and organisation skills.Effective communication skills, with the ability to communicate well over the telephone and in writing.Be proactive and use initiativeA good team player but happy to work independently too.
- The role offers a competitive salary together with our excellent benefits:
A competitive salary with bonus schemeExcellent working environment with the flexibility to work from homeA range of training and development opportunities with Mercedes-Benz- Healthcare cash back plan and well-being support, provided by Simply Health24 days annual leave plus bank holidaysCompany Healthcare Cashback Scheme with a wellbeing programme via Simply HealthCompany contributory pension via salary sacrificeInterest free employee loan schemeCycle to Work SchemeFree onsite fully equip gymOpportunity for discounted days out including uses of our corporate suite at brands hatch race circuit.Free access to free and anonymous professional financial, mental, and personal advice via our PK Benefits App.

**Sparshatt Truck and Van Ltd are committed to continuing its policy of equality in all aspects of employment and service delivery**

**Job Summary**:
Location: Dartford / Home Working

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week

**Salary**: £27,500 - £32,000 depending on experience.