Vehicle Estimator

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Estimator to join a busy automotive operation in Sheerness. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous bodyshop or vehicle repair experience to take on a technical estimating role within a high-volume automotive environment.

The successful candidate will assess vehicle damage, determine appropriate repair methods, and produce accurate estimates while ensuring repairs meet the required quality and commercial standards.

The Role:

As a Vehicle Estimator, your responsibilities will include:

• Assessing vehicle damage and determining the most appropriate repair methodology.
• Producing accurate repair estimates using approved estimating systems.
• Identifying required labour, materials, parts, and repair operations.
• Reviewing repair methods to ensure they meet quality, cost, and operational requirements.
• Liaising with engineers, customers, operational teams, and repair technicians to agree repair methods and costs where required.
• Providing technical guidance to repair teams and reviewing supplementary damage identified during repairs.
• Supporting the efficient processing of high volumes of vehicles and meeting estimate turnaround times.
• Maintaining accurate records, photographs, repair notes, and approvals.
• Using internal estimating and vehicle management systems effectively.
• Ensuring all work is completed in line with company and health and safety procedures.

The Person:

• Previous experience within a bodyshop, vehicle repair, vehicle damage assessment, or automotive estimating environment is essential.
• Strong technical understanding of vehicle repair methods and cosmetic damage.
• Good knowledge of paint, SMART repair, panel repair, trim repair, and replacement processes.
• Experience producing repair estimates and assessing repair requirements.
• Strong attention to detail with good commercial awareness.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Competent IT and system skills.
• VDA qualification is preferred, although candidates willing to work towards a recognised VDA qualification will be considered.
• Experience using Audatex or similar estimating systems is advantageous.
• Knowledge of manufacturer repair methods and experience within vehicle logistics, fleet, PDI, defleet, or vehicle preparation operations would be beneficial.
• Full UK Driving Licence with no more than 6 points for minor offences.

What We Offer:

• Weekly pay during the temporary period.
• Company pension.
• Onsite parking.
• Temp to Perm opportunity with a leading automotive business.
• Support from Igloo's recruitment and payroll teams.
• Opportunity to develop your estimating and technical skills within a busy automotive operation.

Commutable from: Sittingbourne, Rochester, Gillingham, Chatham, Maidstone, Faversham, Canterbury, Gravesend, Dartford and surrounding areas.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with your CV and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss the next steps.