Job Description

Key responsibilities

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Prepare accurate vehicle damage assessments and repair estimates using industry estimating systems.

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Review insurer assessments, quotes and repair authorities and submit supplements where additional damage is identified.

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Ensure all required parts, labour, paint and sublet operations are correctly included in estimates.

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Manage the complete production workflow from vehicle arrival through panel, paint, assembly, detailing and final quality control.

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Allocate and schedule work across technicians to maximise workshop productivity and minimise vehicle cycle times.

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Monitor every job daily and proactively address parts delays, additional damage, technician capacity and other production bottlenecks.

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Order and coordinate parts to ensure they are available at the correct stage of the repair.

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Liaise professionally with insurance companies, assessors, customers, suppliers and internal staff.

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Ensure technicians clearly understand repair methods,



job requirements and expected completion dates.

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Maintain accurate job notes, repair documentation, photographs, approvals and customer/insurer updates.

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About you

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Strong smash repair industry experience.

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Must have experience with audanet and ibody

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Excellent vehicle damage assessment and estimating skills.

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Solid understanding of panel and paint repair processes.

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Solid organisational and leadership abilities.

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Ability to manage multiple repairs and priorities in a fast-paced workshop environment.

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Experience dealing with insurance companies and assessors.

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Experience with estimating software, repair methods, parts procurement and production planning.

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Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and commercial awareness.

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Commitment to delivering safe, high-quality repairs on time.

📌 Production Manager/Estimator (New South Wales)
🏢 Asquith Body Works
📍 New South Wales