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Bodyshop Advisor/Estimator
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- Maidstone
- Permanent
- Full Time
- £36,000 - £42,000 Per Annum
Job Description
Bodyshop Advisor / Estimator – Maidstone
We are recruiting for an experienced Bodyshop Advisor, Bodyshop Estimator or Automotive Service Advisor to join a busy bodyshop in Maidstone. Applicants must have previous bodyshop estimating, Service Advisor or similar automotive customer-facing experience, with strong knowledge of repair estimates and the bodyshop repair process. Insurance claims experience is highly desirable, and applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Job Details:
Location: Maidstone
Salary: Up to £36,000 basic + bonus, OTE £42,000
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:00am–5:00pm | Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm, No Weekends
Reference: 31284
Bodyshop Advisor / Estimator Company Benefit
Monday-to-Friday working with an earlier Friday finish
Generous annual leave, increasing with service
Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave
Manufacturer brand and management training
Career development and progression opportunities
Smart Health with 24/7 GP access
Dental insurance and eyecare vouchers
Flexible Life Assurance and optional critical illness cover
Discounted gym memberships
Techscheme and home and technology vouchers
Retail and lifestyle discounts through the bYond card
MyView PayNow earned-wage access
Travel insurance and free will-writing servicesBodyshop Advisor / Estimator Role
Manage customer bookings and schedule bodyshop repair work
Inspect vehicles and prepare accurate repair estimates
Manage insurance claims and liaise with insurers and engineers regarding authorisations
Keep customers updated throughout the repair process
Coordinate vehicle assessments, customer visits and bodyshop workflow
Work closely with Bodyshop Technicians to monitor repair progress and timescales
Source and order parts while maintaining accurate repair documentationBodyshop Advisor / Estimator Requirements
Previous experience as a Bodyshop Estimator, Bodyshop Advisor, Service Advisor or similar automotive role
Strong understanding of bodyshop repair processes and vehicle damage estimates
Insurance claims and repair authorisation experience is highly desirable
Good knowledge of parts sourcing and procurement is advantageous
Excellent customer service and communication skills
Strong organisation and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple repairs and customer requirements in a busy bodyshop
Right to work in the UKHow to ApplyIf you're interested in this Bodyshop Advisor / Estimator vacancy in Maidstone, please apply with your CV and one of our consultants will contact you upon receipt.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Consultant: Robert Samuels
Octane Recruitment
RSOJ
Octane Recruitment is one of the UK's leading Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agencies. We recruit across the UK for main dealerships, independent garages, bodyshops, fleet operators, HGV companies, manufacturers, engineering businesses and head office functions, placing permanent, temporary and contract staff. If this Bodyshop Advisor / Estimator role isn't quite right, we also recruit for similar positions including Bodyshop Estimator, Vehicle Damage Assessor, VDA, Bodyshop Advisor, Service Advisor, Panel Beater, MET Technician and Paint Technician roles across the UK
We are recruiting for an experienced Bodyshop Advisor, Bodyshop Estimator or Automotive Service Advisor to join a busy bodyshop in Maidstone. Applicants must have previous bodyshop estimating, Service Advisor or similar automotive customer-facing experience, with strong knowledge of repair estimates and the bodyshop repair process. Insurance claims experience is highly desirable, and applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Job Details:
Location: Maidstone
Salary: Up to £36,000 basic + bonus, OTE £42,000
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:00am–5:00pm | Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm, No Weekends
Reference: 31284
Bodyshop Advisor / Estimator Company Benefit
Monday-to-Friday working with an earlier Friday finish
Generous annual leave, increasing with service
Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave
Manufacturer brand and management training
Career development and progression opportunities
Smart Health with 24/7 GP access
Dental insurance and eyecare vouchers
Flexible Life Assurance and optional critical illness cover
Discounted gym memberships
Techscheme and home and technology vouchers
Retail and lifestyle discounts through the bYond card
MyView PayNow earned-wage access
Travel insurance and free will-writing servicesBodyshop Advisor / Estimator Role
Manage customer bookings and schedule bodyshop repair work
Inspect vehicles and prepare accurate repair estimates
Manage insurance claims and liaise with insurers and engineers regarding authorisations
Keep customers updated throughout the repair process
Coordinate vehicle assessments, customer visits and bodyshop workflow
Work closely with Bodyshop Technicians to monitor repair progress and timescales
Source and order parts while maintaining accurate repair documentationBodyshop Advisor / Estimator Requirements
Previous experience as a Bodyshop Estimator, Bodyshop Advisor, Service Advisor or similar automotive role
Strong understanding of bodyshop repair processes and vehicle damage estimates
Insurance claims and repair authorisation experience is highly desirable
Good knowledge of parts sourcing and procurement is advantageous
Excellent customer service and communication skills
Strong organisation and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple repairs and customer requirements in a busy bodyshop
Right to work in the UKHow to ApplyIf you're interested in this Bodyshop Advisor / Estimator vacancy in Maidstone, please apply with your CV and one of our consultants will contact you upon receipt.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Consultant: Robert Samuels
Octane Recruitment
RSOJ
Octane Recruitment is one of the UK's leading Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agencies. We recruit across the UK for main dealerships, independent garages, bodyshops, fleet operators, HGV companies, manufacturers, engineering businesses and head office functions, placing permanent, temporary and contract staff. If this Bodyshop Advisor / Estimator role isn't quite right, we also recruit for similar positions including Bodyshop Estimator, Vehicle Damage Assessor, VDA, Bodyshop Advisor, Service Advisor, Panel Beater, MET Technician and Paint Technician roles across the UK