Bodyshop Estimator

Overview:
**Lookers Vauxhall Chester Parts & Bodyshop Deeside**

**Contract Type: Permanent, full-time**

**Salary: OTE £38,000 per annum (uncapped commission)**

**Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm (40 hours)**

Lookers Chester Vauxhall Parts and Bodyshop is recruiting for an experienced Bodyshop Estimator to join our successful team and work alongside our amazing Cosmetic repair technicians to provide a professional a friendly service to our Lookers customers.

You will report directly to Graham Dunroe, our experienced Bodyshop manager, who will provide you with continuous support and development opportunities, allowing you to enhance your skills and establish a strong career within the automotive industry.

As a Bodyshop Estimator for our Chester Bodyshop, you will inspect and assess damage on vehicles to determine extent of structural, body, mechanical or interior damage. You will ensure that authority to proceed with repairs to customers vehicles is obtained and documented and ensure the efficient use of materials, equipment, and labour resources. You will also be responsible for welcoming customers to site, you will ensure all visitors consistently receive a professional and courteous welcome.

**Responsibilities**:

- Compile accurate estimates of labour, paint and parts to repair or replace each damaged item using Lookers internal systems and processes.
- Evaluate practicality of repair as opposed to payment of vehicle market value before accident.
- Determine feasibility of repair versus replacement of parts.
- Liaise with Insurance Companies and prepare insurance forms to ensure all requirements have been met.
- Liaise with customers on work required and to keep them informed.

Qualifications:
Previous experience in a similar position with brand training within the motor trade would be is essential. You will also be required to hold a full UK driving license as you may be expected to drive some of the most prestigious cars on the market

**About Us**

We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland.

We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset. We value the commitment they make to the business which is why we are continually working to provide a market leading rewards and benefits package.
- Competitive salaries with clear pay scales in place as you develop
- Generous annual leave allowance that increases with length of service
- Eligibility to join one of our colleague car plans and cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave, adoption leave (6 months full pay) and paternity leave (2 weeks full pay)
- Critical illness cover after 2 years plus life assurance and free will writing service
- Techscheme where you can get the latest tech for less and spread the cost, eye care scheme and discounted shopping vouchers
- Employee assistance programme and free access to Smart Health giving employees and their immediate families access to 24/7 GP services to support well being

Lookers are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.