Bodyshop Estimator - Cleckheaton (Moorside)

Stoneacre Motor Group; Cleckheaton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Stoneacre Motor Group is recruiting for a Bodyshop Estimator to join their rapidly growing team. The role involves delivering exceptional customer service while estimating vehicle repairs and overseeing administrative processes. Stoneacre prioritizes talent and offers extensive training and development opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Industry-leading competitive salary

Flexible working patterns

Training and development programmes

Career progression opportunities

Workplace pension scheme

Uniform provided

Long service reward

Discounts on retailers and restaurants

Wellness programme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills required.
• Experience with Audatex certification essential.
• Strong relationship skills with clients and insurers.

Responsibilities

• Estimate vehicles requiring body repairs and paintwork to high standards.
• Liaise with Bodyshop Technicians for parts and orders.
• Obtain final approval for repairs and manage invoicing with insurers.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Pressure Management

Problem Solving

Education

Audatex certification

ATA/VDA certification (preferred)

Tools

Autoflow

Job description

The Vacancy

About the role…

We are excited to be recruiting for a Bodyshop Estimator. This is an unrivalled opportunity to join one of the UK’s fastest growing motor groups.

As a Bodyshop Estimator, you will be responsible for delivering excellent customer service, ensuring that customers' vehicles are fully and accurately assessed for repairs and damage to a high standard. You will carry out administrative duties and liaise with customers professionally and promptly. At Stoneacre, we value talent and aim to make Stoneacre the Number One motor group.

What we offer...

• Industry-leading competitive salary
• A flexible approach to working patterns
• A range of training and development programmes
• Industry-leading career progression opportunities
• Contributory workplace pension scheme
• Uniform provided
• Long service reward
• Customer introduction reward
• Access to discounts on retailers, restaurants, holidays, and more
• Wellness programme
• Free parking

An average day as a Bodyshop Estimator…

• Work closely with the Bodyshop Manager to estimate vehicles requiring body repairs and paintwork to high standards.
• Ensure estimates comply with Thatcham/Manufacture methods and are profitable.
• Liaise with Bodyshop Technicians regarding supplementary orders and parts.
• Obtain final approval for repairs and liaise with insurance companies for authorisation and invoicing.
• Provide insurers with parts and subcontract details for audits.
• Assist the Bodyshop Manager with daily operations of the Bodyshop.

About you…

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a challenging yet rewarding environment.
• Ability to work well under pressure with a calm demeanor.
• Experience in developing relationships with customers, insurance companies, and colleagues.
• Audatex certification is essential.
• ATA/VDA certification is preferred but not essential.
• Experience with Autoflow is advantageous but not required.
• Driven and determined to maintain a productive, profitable department.
• Passionate about your work and achieving results.