Vehicle Damage Estimator - Fast & Accurate Claims

ACTIVATE GROUP LIMITED; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Performance bonus

Annual pay review

Enhanced family leave

Life assurance

Health Shield

Free breakfast & fruit

Job summary

Activate Accident Repair - Leeds is seeking a Vehicle Damage Assessor to join our fast-paced, state-of-the-art bodyshop. You will work with the Bodyshop Manager to deliver high-quality vehicle repairs while maintaining SLA targets and profitability.

The role offers clear progression within a growing UK business and a supportive environment. We welcome candidates with experience as an estimator, strong negotiation skills, and up-to-date knowledge of repair methods, including SMART repairs.

Qualifications

• Experience as an estimator in automotive bodyshop environment.
• Strong negotiation and customer-facing skills.
• Familiarity with estimating repair times and costs.

Responsibilities

• Assist Bodyshop Manager to oversee operations and meet KPIs/SLAs.
• Provide repair cost estimates using manual methods and company systems.
• Plan resources and equipment within budgets and financial plans.
• Maintain workflow through capacity planning and loading systems.
• Review site KPIs and customer satisfaction targets; manage complaints.
• Estimate repairs and advise on economical repair methods.
• Explain repair procedures to workshop staff and customers.
• Record chargeable materials for invoicing and manage job cards.

Skills

Estimator experience

Negotiation skills

Customer communication

SMART repairs knowledge

Health & safety awareness

Tools

Audatex

Escribe

Job description

Activate Accident Repair - Leeds is seeking a Vehicle Damage Assessor to join our fast-paced, state-of-the-art bodyshop. You will work with the Bodyshop Manager to deliver high-quality vehicle repairs while maintaining SLA targets and profitability.

The role offers clear progression within a growing UK business and a supportive environment. We welcome candidates with experience as an estimator, strong negotiation skills, and up-to-date knowledge of repair methods, including SMART repairs.