Bodyshop Estimator
5 days ago
Reading
Job Title:Bodyshop Estimator You could be just the right applicant for this job Read all associated information and make sure to apply. Location:Toyota Bracknell Salary:£45,000 £50,000 basic (dependent on experience) + OTE up to £62,000 Hours:Monday to Friday: 08:00 18:00 (1 hour lunch) Job Type:Full-time, Permanent Company Benefits Included Guaranteed Bonus while on holiday and training! Drive Quality and Customer Confidence Join the Toyota Bracknell Bodyshop Team! Are you an experienced Bodyshop Estimator or Vehicle Damage Assessor looking for your next challenge? If so, this is an excellent opportunity to join a busy bodyshop environment within one of the UKs most respected Toyota dealership groups. Were looking for a knowledgeable and organised professional to join the Bodyshop team at Toyota Bracknell. Your Benefits: Earnings & Progression: • £45,000 £50,000 basic salary (dependent on experience)+ OTE up to £62,000, • Guaranteed bonus while on holiday and training!, • Team bonus scheme, • Career development across 11 Toyota and Lexus dealerships, • Full manufacturer training and supportCar & Lifestyle Perks:, • Vehicle Purchase & Servicing Discounts For you and your family, • Perkbox Membership Access major retailer discounts, wellness tools & monthly treatsHealth & Wellbeing:, • Virtual GP 24/7 health consultations and mental wellbeing support, • Life Assurance & Long-Term Illness Cover, • Free Eye Tests at SpecsaversWork-Life Balance & Recognition:, • 6 Weeks Annual Leave (rising with service) + a day off for your birthday, • Holiday Carry-OverOption, • Long Service Awards & Bonuses (up to £1,500), • Celebration Gifts Birthdays, weddings, new arrivalsFinancial & Retirement Planning:, • Aviva Pension Scheme with employer contributions, • Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 support for health, finance, legal, and emotional mattersWhat Youll Do:, • Assess vehicle damage and prepare accurate repair estimates using Audatex or similar estimating platforms, • Ensure customers fully understand repair processes, costs, and expected timeframes, • Schedule and coordinate repair work to maximise bodyshop efficiency and utilisation, • Liaise closely with the Parts team to ensure materials and parts are available to avoid delays in paint or strip work, • Maintain regular contact with customers, insurers, and engineers, providing updates on repair progress, • Track and manage all estimates through the claims process and ensure required approvals are obtained before work begins, • Monitor repair progress and oversee jobs to ensure repairs meet quality standards and are completed right first time, • Maintain accurate records and update the customer database with work carried out, • Contribute to achieving departmental targets and identifying additional repair opportunities where appropriateWhat Were Looking For:, • Previous experience as a Bodyshop Estimator, Bodyshop Advisor, or Vehicle Damage Assessor, • Experience working within a busy bodyshop, dealership, or accident repair centre, • Strong knowledge of estimating systems such as Audatex, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple repair jobs simultaneously, • Excellent communication skills with a strong customer service focus, • Ability to work proactively and support the wider bodyshop team, • Leadership or team coordination experience would be beneficial