Senior Bodyshop Estimator & Team Lead – Basingstoke

Jago Consultants; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension

Company car leasing

Generous holiday allowance

Job summary

Jago Consultants in Basingstoke is seeking an Experienced Estimator / Assistant Manager to join our busy Accident repair centre. You will estimate repairs and support the body-shop manager, guiding a team across a busy site at a large multi-franchise location.

Based at our Hampshire site, the role is permanent, full-time, with a competitive £40,000–£50,000 salary, company pension and health benefits; great earning potential with a pathway to management, and a collaborative, customer-focused team

Qualifications

• Experience as an estimator or body-shop manager
• Audatex Certification
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in work
• Strong communication skills and friendly manner
• Ability to lead, motivate and manage a team
• Strong organisation and time management skills
• Ability to work in a high-paced environment
• Entrepreneurial spirit to develop processes

Responsibilities

• Monitor day-to-day running of the body shop and maximise efficiency
• Provide accurate repair estimates on and off site
• Maximise customer awareness of services
• Generate new business through insurers, private owners and dealers
• Maximise profitability through professional sales techniques
• Provide high quality control and maintain manufacturer audit standards
• Coach and manage a team including reception staff and apprentices
• Contribute toward monthly and quarterly targets

Skills

Estimator experience

Audatex experience

Team leadership

Communication skills

Sales/customer service

Tools

Audatex Certification

Job description

Jago Consultants in Basingstoke is seeking an Experienced Estimator / Assistant Manager to join our busy Accident repair centre. You will estimate repairs and support the body-shop manager, guiding a team across a busy site at a large multi-franchise location.

Based at our Hampshire site, the role is permanent, full-time, with a competitive £40,000–£50,000 salary, company pension and health benefits; great earning potential with a pathway to management, and a collaborative, customer-focused team