112 Full time, Automotive jobs in Basildon

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.
  
  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.
  
  In this role, you will manage the accident repair work 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., 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. Rewards Hedin Automotive 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.

Competitive salary with an OTE of £47,000 per annum, with company car. Working hours, Monday - Friday, 8.00 am - 6.00 pm.