Junior Estimator

A L Smash Repairs; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on training

Career development

Friendly team

Competitive pay

Job summary

A L Smash Repairs is seeking a Junior Estimator to join our busy, growing smash repair business in Mackay. You will assist with assessing damaged vehicles and preparing accurate repair estimates while learning from experienced estimators.

We’re looking for someone passionate about cars, eager to learn, reliable and with strong communication skills. Training and a clear path to develop a career in automotive estimating are provided in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Passion for automotive industry and estimating
• Willingness to learn in a busy shop environment
• Strong communication with customers and insurers

Responsibilities

• Assist assessing damaged vehicles and prepare repair estimates
• Take photos and document vehicle damage
• Prepare parts and labour requirements
• Liaise with insurers, customers, suppliers and repairers
• Update estimating and job management systems
• Support estimating and production teams to keep jobs on track

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Tech-savvy

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

We are looking for a Junior Estimator to join our busy and growing smash repair business.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about the automotive industry and wants to build a long-term career in vehicle estimating and crash repair.

The Role

Working alongside our experienced team, you will assist with assessing damaged vehicles and preparing accurate repair estimates.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Inspecting vehicles and identifying accident damage
• Assisting with repair estimates and quotes
• Taking photos and documenting vehicle damage
• Preparing parts and labour requirements
• Liaising with insurers, customers, suppliers and repairers
• Assisting with insurance claims and repair processes
• Updating estimating and job management systems
• Supporting the estimating and production teams to ensure jobs run smoothly

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about cars and the automotive industry
• Keen to learn and develop their estimating skills
• Reliable, organised and highly motivated
• A strong communicator with good customer service skills
• Computer literate and comfortable learning new systems
• Able to work well in a busy team environment
• Detail-oriented with a strong eye for accuracy

Automotive, panel beating, spray painting or smash repair experience is highly regarded, but we are willing to train the right person.

What We Offer

• Full-time position with a growing smash repair business
• Hands-on training and mentoring from experienced estimators
• Opportunity to develop a long-term career in automotive estimating
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Variety of vehicles and repair work
• Competitive salary based on experience

If you’re enthusiastic about cars, eager to learn and looking for an opportunity to get your foot in the door of the smash repair industry, we want to hear from you!