Senior HGV Repair & Refurbishment Estimator

NMS Recruit Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NMS Recruit Ltd is seeking an experienced Vehicle Repair & Refurbishment Estimator for a specialist commercial vehicle operation. You will assess vehicle condition, identify refurbishment needs and produce accurate, competitive quotations.

Work covers refuse collection and waste-management vehicles, with emphasis on practical estimating from inspection to completion to maximise efficiency and profitability. Strong mechanical knowledge and commercial judgement are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating vehicle repairs, accident damage or refurbishment work.
• Experience with HGVs, commercial or refuse vehicles preferred.
• Ability to assess vehicle damage and determine work required.
• Understand labour times, parts, materials and costs.
• Be commercially aware and produce profitable estimates.
• Strong organisational skills to manage several estimates simultaneously.
• Communicate effectively with customers, suppliers and workshop teams.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting specialist commercial vehicles and assessing their overall condition.
• Identifying mechanical, bodywork, accident-damage and refurbishment requirements.
• Producing accurate and competitive estimates and customer quotations.
• Calculating labour hours, parts, materials and subcontractor costs.
• Liaising with technicians, mechanics and bodyshop staff to confirm required work.
• Obtaining and comparing prices from parts suppliers and subcontractors.
• Preparing clear and professional estimates for customers and internal teams.
• Reviewing additional work identified during repairs and updating estimates accordingly.

Skills

Estimating experience

Mechanical knowledge

Commercial awareness

Microsoft Office

Tools

Computerised estimating systems

Estimating software

Job description

NMS Recruit Ltd is seeking an experienced Vehicle Repair & Refurbishment Estimator for a specialist commercial vehicle operation. You will assess vehicle condition, identify refurbishment needs and produce accurate, competitive quotations.

Work covers refuse collection and waste-management vehicles, with emphasis on practical estimating from inspection to completion to maximise efficiency and profitability. Strong mechanical knowledge and commercial judgement are essential.