Vehicle Estimator

Igloo Ltd; Sheerness; Vor Ort; GBP 32.000 - 46.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Weekly pay during temporary period

Company pension

Onsite parking

Temp to Perm opportunity

Support from Igloo recruitment payroll

Skill development in estimating and技术

Zusammenfassung

Igloo Ltd in Sheerness is seeking an experienced Vehicle Estimator to join our busy automotive operation. You will assess damage, determine repair methods and prepare accurate estimates for high-volume vehicle flow.

The role requires bodyshop or repair experience, knowledge of estimating systems (Audatex desirable), and a full UK driving licence. You will work with engineers, customers and technicians and ensure work complies with quality and safety standards.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in bodyshop or vehicle repair to support estimating.
• Ability to assess damage and determine repair methods.
• Experience producing repair estimates with Audatex or similar systems.
• Full UK driving licence with up to 6 points.

Aufgaben

• Assess vehicle damage and determine the most appropriate repair methods.
• Produce accurate repair estimates using approved estimating systems.
• Identify required labour, materials, parts, and repair operations.
• Review repair methods to meet quality, cost, and operational requirements.
• Liaise with engineers, customers, operations, and repair technicians to agree methods and costs.
• Provide technical guidance to repair teams and review additional damage identified.
• Support high volumes of vehicles and meet estimate turnaround times.
• Maintain accurate records, photos, repair notes and approvals.
• Use internal estimating and vehicle management systems effectively.
• Ensure all work complies with company and health and safety procedures.

Kenntnisse

Bodyshop experience

Estimating experience

Communication

IT / systems skills

Attention to detail

Technical knowledge

Audatex experience

VDA qualification

Driving licence

Vehicle repair knowledge

Ausbildung

VDA qualification (preferred)

Tools

Audatex

Jobbeschreibung

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Estimator to join a busy automotive operation in Sheerness. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous bodyshop or vehicle repair experience to take on a technical estimating role within a high-volume automotive environment.

The successful candidate will assess vehicle damage, determine appropriate repair methods, and produce accurate estimates while ensuring repairs meet the required quality and commercial standards.

The Role:

As a Vehicle Estimator, your responsibilities will include:

• Assessing vehicle damage and determining the most appropriate repair methodology.
• Producing accurate repair estimates using approved estimating systems.
• Identifying required labour, materials, parts, and repair operations.
• Reviewing repair methods to ensure they meet quality, cost, and operational requirements.
• Liaising with engineers, customers, operational teams, and repair technicians to agree repair methods and costs where required.
• Providing technical guidance to repair teams and reviewing supplementary damage identified during repairs.
• Supporting the efficient processing of high volumes of vehicles and meeting estimate turnaround times.
• Maintaining accurate records, photographs, repair notes, and approvals.
• Using internal estimating and vehicle management systems effectively.
• Ensuring all work is completed in line with company and health and safety procedures.

The Person:

• Previous experience within a bodyshop, vehicle repair, vehicle damage assessment, or automotive estimating environment is essential.
• Strong technical understanding of vehicle repair methods and cosmetic damage.
• Good knowledge of paint, SMART repair, panel repair, trim repair, and replacement processes.
• Experience producing repair estimates and assessing repair requirements.
• Strong attention to detail with good commercial awareness.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Competent IT and system skills.
• VDA qualification is preferred, although candidates willing to work towards a recognised VDA qualification will be considered.
• Experience using Audatex or similar estimating systems is advantageous.
• Knowledge of manufacturer repair methods and experience within vehicle logistics, fleet, PDI, defleet, or vehicle preparation operations would be beneficial.
• Full UK Driving Licence with no more than 6 points for minor offences.

What We Offer:

• Weekly pay during the temporary period.
• Company pension.
• Onsite parking.
• Temp to Perm opportunity with a leading automotive business.
• Support from Igloo's recruitment and payroll teams.
• Opportunity to develop your estimating and technical skills within a busy automotive operation.

Commutable from: Sittingbourne, Rochester, Gillingham, Chatham, Maidstone, Faversham, Canterbury, Gravesend, Dartford and surrounding areas.