Estimator & Assistant Manager (Vehicle Damage)

AutoSkills (United Kingdom); Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 10%

Career progression

Job summary

AutoSkills (United Kingdom) is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager / Estimator for our Hull accident repair centre. The role combines estimating duties with workshop management, offering a salary of £35,000-£40,000 and a bonus up to 10%.

You will prepare damage assessments, manage authorisations, and supervise workflow alongside panel beaters and technicians to ensure repairs meet required standards and deadlines. This is a full-time, permanent position with progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience as Estimator, VDA or Assistant Manager in an accident repair centre.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle damage assessment and repair estimating.
• Experience with Audatex estimating system is advantageous.
• Good understanding of bodyshop operations and repair processes.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage priorities in a busy workshop environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate vehicle damage assessments and repair estimates.
• Assess vehicle damage and identify required work.
• Manage repair authorisations and liaise with insurers and customers.
• Support day-to-day management of the accident repair centre.
• Monitor repair progress, productivity and turnaround times.
• Collaborate with Panel Beaters, MET Technicians and Paint Sprayers to maintain workflow.
• Ensure repairs meet quality standards and deadlines.
• Maintain records and keep estimating systems up to date.

Skills

Estimating

Vehicle Damage Assessment

Management

Organisation

Communication

Tools

Audatex

Job description

AutoSkills (United Kingdom) is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager / Estimator for our Hull accident repair centre. The role combines estimating duties with workshop management, offering a salary of £35,000-£40,000 and a bonus up to 10%.

You will prepare damage assessments, manage authorisations, and supervise workflow alongside panel beaters and technicians to ensure repairs meet required standards and deadlines. This is a full-time, permanent position with progression opportunities.