Apprentice Appraiser (Collision Center / Body Shop experience required)

The Village Automotive Group; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Life and Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Weekly pay

Employee Referral Bonus

Work-Life Balance

Family Oriented Culture

Job summary

Brigham-Gill Village Collision in Natick, MA is seeking an Apprentice Appraiser for a hybrid office role. The position focuses on customer communication, coordination with insurers, and assisting with estimating and administrative tasks.

The successful candidate will work in a growing auto body shop leveraging CCC1 Estimating and strong organizational skills, with growth opportunities in collision repair estimating and customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience in collision centers or auto body shops is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Proficient with computer systems and estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide exceptional customer service
• Communicate with customers throughout the repair process
• Work with insurance companies regarding claims and repair updates
• Process parts invoices and maintain accurate records
• Assist with administrative and office management tasks
• Schedule appointments and manage workflow documentation
• Support the estimating process and learn collision repair estimating fundamentals
• Coordinate with technicians, vendors, and insurance adjusters

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Team oriented

Attention to detail

Tools

CCC1 Estimating

Job description

Brigham-Gill Village Collision is looking for an Apprentice Appraiser for their body shop. We are seeking a motivated, organized, and customer-focused individual to join our growing auto body repair team. This hybrid office position offers various responsibilities and growth opportunities within the collision repair industry.

About Us:

We are part of the Village Automotive Group. Village Automotive Group consists of several award-winning stores spanning Greater Boston (and now Colorado), representing brands such as Audi, Porsche, Volvo, Polestar, Koenigsegg, McLaren, Aston Martin, Lamborghini, Maserati, Honda, GMC and CDJR. We have been the trusted name by the community for over 60 years. Our success flows from our owner's philosophy that a successful retail business starts with satisfied employees. By creating a family environment where people enjoy going to work, our employees feel emboldened to provide quality service that often goes above and beyond.

Job Type:

Full Time

Pay:

$25-28/hr

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide exceptional customer service
• Communicate with customers throughout the repair process
• Work with insurance companies regarding claims and repair updates
• Process parts invoices and maintain accurate records
• Assist with administrative and office management tasks
• Schedule appointments and manage workflow documentation
• Support the estimating process and learn the fundamentals of collision repair estimating
• Coordinate with technicians, vendors, and insurance adjusters

Qualifications

• Proficient in CCC1 Estimating and Management Software
• 2+ years of experience working in collision centers / auto body shops
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record
• Proficient in using computer systems and software applicationsExcellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Attention to detail
• Team oriented

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Health & Dental Insurance — 50% company paid, no deductible option available
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Generous Company Match
• Paid Time Off / Vacation Time
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Purchase Program / Discount
• Wellness Programs
• Company-Paid Outings
• Weekly pay
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Work-Life Balance
• Small Business / Family Oriented Culture
• Large Loyal Customer Base

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.