We are currently recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Estimator to join a busy automotive operation in Sheerness. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous bodyshop or vehicle repair experience to take on a technical estimating role within a high-volume automotive environment.
The successful candidate will assess vehicle damage, determine appropriate repair methods, and produce accurate estimates while ensuring repairs meet the required quality and commercial standards.
The Role:
As a Vehicle Estimator, your responsibilities will include:
- Assessing vehicle damage and determining the most appropriate repair methodology.
- Producing accurate repair estimates using approved estimating systems.
- Identifying required labour, materials, parts, and repair operations.
- Reviewing repair methods to ensure they meet quality, cost, and operational requirements.
- Liaising with engineers, customers, operational teams, and repair technicians to agree repair methods and costs where required.
- Providing technical guidance to repair teams and reviewing supplementary damage identified during repairs.
- Supporting the efficient processing of high volumes of vehicles and meeting estimate turnaround times.
- Maintaining accurate records, photographs, repair notes, and approvals.
- Using internal estimating and vehicle management systems effectively.
- Ensuring all work is completed in line with company and health and safety procedures.
The Person:
- Previous experience within a bodyshop, vehicle repair, vehicle damage assessment, or automotive estimating environment is essential.
- Strong technical understanding of vehicle repair methods and cosmetic damage.
- Good knowledge of paint, SMART repair, panel repair, trim repair, and replacement processes.
- Experience producing repair estimates and assessing repair requirements.
- Strong attention to detail with good commercial awareness.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Competent IT and system skills.
- VDA qualification is preferred, although candidates willing to work towards a recognised VDA qualification will be considered.
- Experience using Audatex or similar estimating systems is advantageous.
- Knowledge of manufacturer repair methods and experience within vehicle logistics, fleet, PDI, defleet, or vehicle preparation operations would be beneficial.
- Full UK Driving Licence with no more than 6 points for minor offences.
What We Offer:
- Weekly pay during the temporary period.
- Company pension.
- Onsite parking.
- Temp to Perm opportunity with a leading automotive business.
- Support from Igloo's recruitment and payroll teams.
- Opportunity to develop your estimating and technical skills within a busy automotive operation.
Commutable from: Sittingbourne, Rochester, Gillingham, Chatham, Maidstone, Faversham, Canterbury, Gravesend, Dartford and surrounding areas.
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