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Allied Autocare is a division of the Allied Vehicles Group. We offer superb value on a range of garage services designed to make looking after your vehicle as easy as possible. These include MOTs, servicing and SMART repairs. We also offer quality accident repair services and are proud to be Scotland’s leading independent Bodyshop. In addition, we provide vehicle transport services throughout the UK and Europe.
Due to business growth, a new opportunity has become available for an Estimator to join our busy Bodyshop department. You will estimate accident damaged vehicles and collect footprint images throughout the repair process and submit an estimate to the work provider using the required technology (e.g. Audatex). You will take ownership of the estimate and liaise with internal staff, work providers and policyholders to answer any queries throughout the repair process.
Key Responsibilities are:
· To welcome all customers in a professional manner
· Handle incoming and outgoing telephone calls in a diplomatic and professional manner
· Conduct thorough appraisals of accident damage
· Read and confirm repair methods to be adopted and ensure Technicians have access to this documentation
· Compile detailed and accurate estimates in line with insurance company requirements/SLA
· Check incoming condition of vehicle, highlighting non-accident related damage
· Keep up to date with insurance company approval terms
· Raise relevant Company paperwork for vehicle repair process
· Ensure all estimates are invoiced when repair is complete (check WIP daily)
To be effective in this role, you will be an Audatex certified Estimator and have strong communication and organisational skills. You will have previous estimating experience, gained in the accident repair industry. Being a time-served Panel Beater, Spray Painter of Mechanic would be advantageous.
A Driving Licence is essential.
Hours of work are Monday – Friday 8.30am – 5pm. This position offers a superb opportunity to join a progressive and committed company. In return, we offer a basic salary of £40k OTE, 31 days holiday (including bank hols), Group Pension Scheme, Group Life, Car Lease Scheme and Aftersales Discounts.
If you meet our criteria and would like to be part of a friendly and pleasant working environment in the North of Glasgow, a career with the Allied Vehicles Group is the perfect way to fuel that ambition. Please forward your CV stating why you would be suited to the role via the APPLY NOW button.
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all members of the community. We are committed to the Disability Confident Initiative and offer a guaranteed interview to any applicant who considers themselves to be disabled and who meets the requirements for the post.
Please note: due to a high volume of applications we receive, we are not able to respond to every applicant individually, therefore only successful candidates will be contacted.
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