📍LOCATION: Hersham
💰SALARY: Negotiable
Our client is seeking an experienced Vehicle Damage Estimator to become a key player in their fast-paced, high-performance team. If you’re ready to bring your automotive expertise to life and help customers, get back on the road with confidence, we want to hear from you! As their Estimator, you’ll play a critical role in assessing vehicle damage, preparing precise repair estimates, and working closely with customers, insurers, and technicians.
📚 Your Key Responsibilities:
Conduct detailed inspections of damaged vehicles from structural and body issues to mechanical and interior problems.
Use your sharp eye and industry knowledge to accurately estimate parts, labour, and paint costs, whether it’s a quick fix or a major overhaul.
Build clear, itemized work orders to ensure a smooth repair process for both customers and technicians.
Explain repair plans with clarity and confidence, addressing questions from customers, adjusters, and technicians alike.
Champion your customers by negotiating with insurers to secure the best coverage and rates.
Keep meticulous records of estimates, work completed, and relevant documentation.
Partner closely with body shop technicians to deliver top-tier, efficient repairs.
Determine salvage value for total-loss vehicles with precision.
🧠 Requirements:
Deep understanding of repair processes, parts, and pricing.
Clear, concise, and confident when talking with both customers and colleagues.
A perfectionist when it comes to assessing damage and crunching numbers.
Sharp with calculations and proficient with estimating software and record systems.
Experienced in navigating discussions with insurance providers.
Friendly, empathetic, and always striving for customer satisfaction.
Previous background as a body shop estimator or related automotive role strongly preferred.
PLEASE EMAIL ENQUIRIES AND/OR YOUR CV TO info@skillframe.co.uk 😄
Polite Notice to Candidates: Thank you for your interest in the position. Please note that, due to the volume of applications we receive, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.
We appreciate the time and effort you have taken to apply and wish you all the best in your job search.