Bodyshop Estimator/VDA

BODYSHOP ESTIMAOR / VEHICLE DAMAGE ASSESSOR.

Stephen James BMW is looking for an experienced and highly skilled Bodyshop Estimator to join our team. In this role, you will manage the accident repair work from Mercedes-Benz & Smart of Dartford into our new Bodyshop Centre. This is a great opportunity to develop your career with one of the world s most admired brands in the automotive industry.

YOUR ROLE.

As a Bodyshop Estimator you will provide a courteous and efficient estimating and reception service for the Bodyshop department. You will be responsible for damage assessment, negotiation, selling Smart and Bodyshop time, products, and services, and liaising with insurance companies and their engineers where appropriate.

The main duties of the role include:

• Conduct thorough assessments of damaged vehicles to determine the extent of damage
• Record a list of damages to customers vehicles.
• Use Audatex to accurately to estimate repair costs and timeframes, ensuring all necessary parts and labour are accounted for
• Assist in the coordination of repair processes to ensure timely and efficient service delivery
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of vehicle repair techniques and technologies.

YOUR PROFILE.

• Proven experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor or similar role.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in report preparation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Preferable to have Audatex accreditation.
• Valid clean UK Driving Licence and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Stephen James Group is an established authorised BMW and MINI franchise, proud to be part of Hedin Mobility Group a larger private organisation leading in world-class automotive retail and aftermarket services.

Our teams, whether in customer-facing roles or our workshop, are amazing we're passionate about making Stephen James a simple, easy, and enjoyable place to do business through a team of people that want to create a great experience for the customer.

Ensuring that we are always recruiting, retaining, and promoting a diverse mix of colleagues who are representative of our local communities gives us a great opportunity to provide a relatable service from people who are experts in the automotive industry.

SALARY AND HOURS.

Competitive salary with an OTE of £42,000 per annum, with company car.

Working hours, Monday Friday, 8.00am 6.00pm

BENEFITS.

Stephen James values our employees and invests in personal development and training. In addition, we offer a wide range of market-leading benefits to all our colleagues. Why not take a moment to view our benefits and see what our employees love about working at Stephen James by visiting our Careers page.

Click apply today and take the first step towards a rewarding career in the automotive industry.