Auto Repair Estimator: Precise Quotes & Insurance Liaison

Big Five; Durban; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Five seeks a vehicle damages estimator to accurately assess damages and prepare repair quotes for insurers, ensuring industry-standard accuracy.

The role covers onsite and digital assessments, submitting quotes to insurers and clients, applying correct labour rates, and maintaining parts supply networks to secure work.

You will liaise with assessors, utilise appropriate parts and guidelines to keep quotes within repair margins, and follow up to secure work.

Qualifications

• Assess vehicle damages accurately using inspection methods and industry standards.
• Prepare repair quotes aligned with insurer requirements and repair margins.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough vehicle damage assessments to minimise unnecessary costs.
• Complete digital assessments and submit quotes to insurers.
• Perform onsite assessments and generate quotations as required.
• Ensure correct charges and labour rates are applied according to insurer guidelines.
• Use factory parts where appropriate to maintain warranty standards.
• Build and maintain a supplier network for secondary parts.

Job description

Big Five seeks a vehicle damages estimator to accurately assess damages and prepare repair quotes for insurers, ensuring industry-standard accuracy.

The role covers onsite and digital assessments, submitting quotes to insurers and clients, applying correct labour rates, and maintaining parts supply networks to secure work.

You will liaise with assessors, utilise appropriate parts and guidelines to keep quotes within repair margins, and follow up to secure work.