Body Shop Repair Estimator

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Reports to Team Leader

Responsible for liaising with customers to ensure their requirements are met at a fair price in a timely manner and that they are advised of recommended additional work.

Responsible for promoting a professional and efficient Bodyshop image.

• Responsible for accurately estimating all body repairs in line with Manufactures times.
  

KEY RESULTS/ACCOUNTABILITIES EXPECTED FROM THE ROLE:

Greet customers and help interpret their needs. Where necessary seek technical advice from relevant personnel.

Ensure customers receive price estimates on all repairs

Respond promptly to telephone queries from customers.

Liaise with customers of completion deadlines are unlikely to be met.

Liaise with Cashier to ensure due payment received prior to release of vehicle.

Ensure Reception area is maintained clean and tidy at all times.

Ensure all relevant information is clearly & correctly recorded on the Job Card.

Ensure that instructions on Job cards are clear and concise such that they cannot be misinterpreted.

Interpret any pertinent warranties and ensure customers are aware of their rights.

Ensure customers vehicles are neatly parked in the designated areas.

Liaise with Bodyshop Manager to plan future appointments and ensure optimum shop loading.

Together with Bodyshop Manager manage customer appointment system.

Assist the parts department wherever possible to promote parts sales for repairs and with reducing dead stock levels.

Perform other duties as assigned by immediate manager.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS:

At least 2 years experience in a similar role and / or environment

Ability to understand and speak English

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

Working Hours: as per the Service Dept. Timings.