Commercial Vehicle Repair & Refurbishment Estimator

Refuse Vehicle Solutions Limited; Dursley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Refuse Vehicle Solutions Limited is seeking an experienced Vehicle Repair & Refurbishment Estimator to assess and quote for repairs and refurbishment on refuse collection vehicles. You will identify parts, labour and materials, turning findings into clear quotations while liaising with technicians and suppliers.

A hands-on, commercially aware approach is essential for accurate, competitive estimates. The role suits someone with experience in commercial vehicle repairs, bodywork, accident damage

Qualifications

• Experienced in estimating vehicle repairs, preferably commercial vehicles, HGVs, refuse vehicles or specialist vehicles.
• Able to confidently assess vehicle damage and determine the work required.
• Comfortable interpreting workshop findings and translating them into accurate estimates.
• Commercially aware, with a good understanding of labour, parts and material costs.
• Highly organised and able to manage multiple estimates at different stages.
• Detail-oriented, with a strong eye for identifying additional work and potential issues.
• Confident communicating with customers, suppliers and workshop staff.
• Comfortable using computerised estimating systems and Microsoft Office.
• Able to work independently while also being an effective member of a busy workshop team.
• Practical and solutions-focused, with good mechanical and/or bodywork knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting refuse collection vehicles and assessing their condition and repair requirements.
• Producing accurate estimates and quotations for vehicle repairs, accident damage and refurbishment projects.
• Identifying required parts, materials, labour and specialist services.
• Estimating labour hours and associated costs accurately.
• Liaising with technicians, mechanics, bodyshop staff and suppliers to establish repair requirements.
• Obtaining and comparing parts and subcontractor costs where required.
• Preparing clear and professional estimates for customers and internal use.
• Reviewing additional repair requirements and updating estimates as work progresses.
• Helping to identify opportunities to repair, refurbish or replace components in the most commercially appropriate way.
• Maintaining accurate records of estimates and repair work.
• Communicating with customers regarding estimates, repair requirements and timescales.
• Working closely with the workshop and management team to ensure estimates accurately reflect the work required.
• Ensuring estimates are commercially viable while maintaining high standards of workmanship and customer service.

Skills

Estimating

Vehicle repairs

Commercial awareness

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

Communication

Time management

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Mechanical knowledge

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Refuse Vehicle Solutions Limited is seeking an experienced Vehicle Repair & Refurbishment Estimator to assess and quote for repairs and refurbishment on refuse collection vehicles. You will identify parts, labour and materials, turning findings into clear quotations while liaising with technicians and suppliers.

A hands-on, commercially aware approach is essential for accurate, competitive estimates. The role suits someone with experience in commercial vehicle repairs, bodywork, accident damage