who thrives in a fast-paced repair environment? Do you enjoy the challenge of balancing accuracy, efficiencyand customer service while working closely with insurers and workshop teams?
Our client is seeking a confident and detail-oriented Vehicle Estimator to join their high-performing repair centre. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive and results-driven team where your expertise is genuinely valued.
About the Role As the Vehicle Estimator, you will play a key role in the repair process, assessing vehicle damage, preparing accurate quotes, liaising with insurersand ensuring repairs are commercially and operationally efficient from start to finish.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a busy workshop environment, has strong industry knowledgeand takes pride in delivering quality outcomes for both customers and the business.
Key Responsibilities
Assess damaged vehicles both in-person and via photos/images
Prepare accurate repair estimates and determine appropriate repair methods
Liaise with insurance assessors and manage approvals throughout the process
Ensure labour times, repair costsand parts requirements are commercially viable
Order parts and coordinate approved job bookingsReview active repairs for any labour or parts variations
Maintain detailed and accurate records within internal systems
Communicate effectively with customers, insurers, suppliersand workshop teams
About You To succeed in this role, you will bring strong estimating experience along with the ability to work efficiently in a high-volume workplace.
You will ideally have:
Previous experience as an Automotive or Vehicle Estimator / aqualified Panel Beater seeking a change in their career
Strong knowledge of repair methods, vehicle partsand labour costing
Experience working with insurers and repair approvals
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
High attention to detail and solid problem-solving ability
The ability to manage competing priorities and work independently
A customer-focused mindset with a commitment to quality outcomes