Bodyshop Estimator

Company Overview

At Stoneacre Motor Group, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where our employees can thrive. We believe in nurturing talent and providing opportunities for growth and development.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Bodyshop Estimator - Damage Assessment Specialist. As a key member of our Bodyshop team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality customer service and ensuring that customers' vehicles are accurately assessed for repairs and damage.

Job Description

Your primary responsibility will be to work closely with the Bodyshop Manager to estimate vehicles requiring body repairs and paintwork. You will ensure estimates are produced in accordance with Thatcham/Manufacture methods while maintaining profitability.

You will also liaise with insurance companies to obtain final authorisation for completed repairs, provide insurers with parts/subcontract details for audit when required, and assist the Bodyshop Manager with duties involved in the running of the Bodyshop.

Required Skills and Qualifications

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, able to work well under pressure, and possess the ability to develop relationships with customers, third-party companies, and colleagues. Audatex certification is essential, while ATA/VDA and Autoflow experience are desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
• Flexible working patterns
• Bonus scheme
• Range of training and development programmes
• Industry-leading career progression opportunities
• Contributory workplace pension scheme
• Uniform provided
• Long service reward
• Customer-introduced reward
• Employee discounts
• Access to discounts on retailers, restaurants, holidays, and much more
• Wellness programme
• Free parking

About You

• You will have a calm ability to overcome any challenge that comes your way
• You will have experience in developing relationships with customers, third-party companies, and colleagues
• You must be Audatex certified
• Ideal candidates will have ATA/VDA but it's not essential
• Ideal candidates will have Autoflow experience but it's not essential

An Average Day as a Bodyshop Estimator

• You will work closely with the Bodyshop Manager and be responsible for estimating vehicles that require body repairs and paintwork to a high standard
• You will ensure estimates are produced in accordance with Thatcham/Manufacture methods but also profitable to repair
• You will liaise with the Bodyshop Technicians for supplementary orders/parts on vehicles that are in progress
• You will obtain final authorisation for completed repairs; liaising with insurance companies to gain authorisation for invoicing
• You will supply insurers with parts/sub contract details for audit when required
• You will assist the Bodyshop Manager with duties involved in the running of the Bodyshop