About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Bodyshop Estimator to join our busy and successful accident repair centre. This is an excellent opportunity for a customer-focused individual who has a strong understanding of vehicle repair methods, estimating systems, and insurance processes.
As a Bodyshop Estimator, you will play a key role in managing repair costs, liaising with customers and insurers, and ensuring repairs are accurately assessed and costed.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect damaged vehicles and prepare accurate repair estimates.
- Liaise with customers, insurers, engineers, and work providers.
- Identify repair methods and required parts.
- Monitor repair progress and manage estimate supplements where required.
- Ensure all estimates meet manufacturer and insurance company standards.
- Deliver exceptional customer service throughout the repair process.
- Maintain accurate records using estimating and management systems.
- Support workshop efficiency and productivity targets.
What We're Looking For
Essential
- Previous experience as a Bodyshop Estimator, Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA), or similar role.
- Knowledge of vehicle repair methods and accident damage assessment.
- Experience using estimating platforms such as Audatex or GT Motive
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Desirable
- ATA VDA accreditation.
- Experience within an insurance-approved accident repair centre.
- Knowledge of EV and hybrid vehicle repair processes.
Why Sytner?
Sytner Group are delighted to provide an industry-leading benefits package.
We are passionate about continuous improvement and building an environment where everyone feels valued, appreciated and able to reach their full potential.
- Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 33 days inc. bank holidays
- Industry-leading Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay
- Career Development
- Recognition of Long Service every 5 years
- Discounted Car Schemes
- High Street Discounts
- Discounted Gym memberships
- Cycle to work scheme
- One day a year paid voluntary / community work
At Sytner, our values and the way we behave are important to us. We are committed to creating an equitable working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, supporting our colleagues to thrive and achieve their full potential.
As part of our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, you have the right to ask for changes / adjustments to job interviews and the recruitment process. For more information around reasonable adjustments and the recruitment process please click here.
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