Bodyshop Estimator - Multi Franchise

Stoneacre Motor Group; Chester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry leading salary

Flexible working patterns

Bonus scheme

Training & development programmes

Career progression opportunities

Contributory pension

Uniform provided

Long service reward

Employee discounts

Wellness programme

Free parking

Job summary

Stoneacre Motor Group is recruiting a Bodyshop Estimator to deliver high‑quality vehicle assessments and accurate repair estimates. You will work closely with the Bodyshop Manager, ensure estimates reflect Thatcham/Manufacturer methods, and communicate effectively with customers and insurers.

The role offers an industry‑leading salary, flexible working patterns, a bonus scheme, and ongoing training and progression opportunities within a large, fast‑growing motor group.

Qualifications

• Audatex certified is required.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience liaising with insurers and customers.

Responsibilities

• Estimate vehicles requiring body repairs and paintwork to high standards.
• Ensure estimates follow Thatcham/Manufacturer methods and profitability.
• Liaise with Bodyshop Technicians for parts on progress.
• Obtain final authorisation for completed repairs; liaise with insurers for invoicing.
• Provide insurers with parts/sub contract details for audits.
• Assist the Bodyshop Manager with running the Bodyshop.

Skills

Audatex certified

Communication skills

Insurance liaison

Job description

Job Description

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 great customer service, you will ensure that customers vehicles are fully and accurately assessed for repairs and damage to a high standard. You will be required to carry out admin duties and liaise with customers in a professional and timely manner. Here at Stoneacre we never underestimate an employee's talent and their ability, whilst ultimately contributing to making Stoneacre the Number One motor group.

Do we have your interest...?

Here at Stoneacre our ambition is to be the best place to work, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We care about our employees, we encourage ambition and nurture talent and we are passionate about people who take pride in their work. This helps towards making Stoneacre the Number One Motor Group.

So what's in it for you?

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

An average day as a Bodyshop Estimator...

• You will work closely with the Bodyshop Manager and be responsible for estimating vehicles that require body repairs and paintwork to a high standard.
• You will ensure estimates are produced in accordance with Thatcham/Manufacture methods but also profitable to repair.
• You will liaise with the Bodyshop Technicians for supplementary orders/parts on vehicles that are in progress.
• You will obtain final authorisation for completed repairs; liaising with insurance companies to gain authorisation for invoicing.
• You will supply insurers with parts/sub contract details for audit when required.
• You will assist the Bodyshop Manager with duties involved in the running of the Bodyshop

About you...

• You will have fantastic communication skills and thrive working in a challenging yet rewarding environment
• You will have the ability to work well under pressure - It will be your calm ability that will help you overcome any challenge that is thrown your way.
• You will have experience in developing relationships with customers, third part companies (such as insurance companies) and your colleagues.
• You must be Audatex certified
• You will Ideally have ATA/VDA but is not essential.
• Your will Ideally have Autoflow experience but is not essential
• You will have the drive and determination to maintain a productive profitable department and the ability to work under pressure and achieve results through other people.
• We want you to love what you do - The rest will come naturally.

The Company

Originally founded in 1994, Stoneacre is a family-owned business that has progressively grown to become one of the UK's fastest-growing and most successful car dealer groups.

We operate from 64 locations across England and Wales, have 137 franchise sales points representing 27 manufacturers. Specialising in the sale of new and used cars, as well as commercial vehicles, the group also offers servicing, parts and bodyshop facilities.

We currently have over 2,750 dedicated members of the Stoneacre team who share our dedication and passion to provide complete customer satisfaction. We are committed to developing our people, as we know it's the best investment we can make.