Vehicle Estimator - Fast-Paced Body Shop (Temp to Perm)

Igloo Ltd; Sheerness; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Bodyshop experience

Estimating experience

Communication

IT / systems skills

Attention to detail

Technical knowledge

Audatex experience

VDA qualification

Driving licence

Vehicle repair knowledge

Education

VDA qualification (preferred)

Tools

Audatex

Job description

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.