Body Shop Estimator - Automotive Smash Repair Industry

Description:

• Salary Package experience-based $90k - $120K + Company Car + Fuel Allowance + Super
• Signing Bonus after 12months
• Eastern Suburbs Location
• Long Established Panel Shop
• Relocation assistance offered from anywhere in Australia

Our client, located in the Eastern Suburbs, is seeking an experienced Estimator/Manager for an immediate start at a medium size Panel Shop. Will also consider a tradesperson with the right background and skills who is looking to step up into the next stage of their career.
What you’ll be doing:

• Accurately assess damage and prepare detailed repair estimates for customers' vehicles
• Communicate repair costs and timelines to customers in a professional and transparent manner
• Dealing and negotiating with Insurance Companies and Motor Assessors
• Manage the flow of vehicles through the repair process, ensuring jobs are completed on schedule
• Arranging sublet repairs as required
• Provide recommendations for alternative repair options or part replacements to optimise costs and efficiency
• Maintain accurate records and documentation throughout the repair process
• Continuously update your knowledge of industry standards, repair techniques, and safety protocols
• Performing final inspection prior to the delivery of the vehicle to customers, ensuring the quality of vehicle repairs are to pre-accident condition and industry standard
• Finalizing Job files and Invoicing on completion

You will have:

• Extensive experience (3+ years) as a Panel Shop Estimator or in a similar role within the automotive industry
• Well-developed computer skills and excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Thorough understanding of vehicle repair processes, parts and equipment Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to accurately assess damage and provide effective repair solutions
• Experience working with iBodyshop, Partscheck, Audanet and Estimage an advantage.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations, safety standards, and insurance claim procedures

We offer:

• Attractive salary and conditions
• Bonus incentives for meeting monthly KPI’s
• Signing bonus after 12 months
• Modern facilities and up to date technology and equipment
• Work uniform provided
• Mon-Fri hours

If you're looking to join a respected Panel Shop and possess the necessary qualifications, take pride in your work, are self-motivated, able to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision, we'd love to hear from you.