Bodyshop Estimator

Lithia; Leeds; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in England is seeking a Bodyshop Estimator to ensure the efficient operation of the Bodyshop department. The ideal candidate will inspect vehicles, provide estimates for repairs, and liaise with customers and insurance engineers. Required qualifications include a full UK driving licence and experience with the Audatex system. The company offers competitive basic salary, potential for higher earnings, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth and training in a supportive environment.

Benefits

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Extra day off on birthday

Paid day to volunteer

Cycle to work scheme

Access to high street discounts

Qualifications

• Experience using the Audatex system for estimating repairs.
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Ability to liaise with insurance engineers effectively.

Responsibilities

• Inspect vehicles and provide estimates for body repairs.
• Communicate with customers throughout the repair process.
• Ensure repairs are authorised by insurance engineers.

Skills

Organisational skills

Customer service

Experience with Audatex

Tools

Audatex

Job description

Evans Halshaw

Leeds Bodyshop

• Basic salary of £36,000
• OTE up to £44,000
• Pension, life assurance, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), exclusive company discounts on used car purchases, leasing deals and aftersales services

Bodyshop Estimator role

As a Bodyshop Estimator you will help make sure the Bodyshop department runs efficiently and profitably through providing an excellent personalised service to customers, therefore previous experience in a similar role would be desirable.

For this role it is desirable that you hold a full UK drivers’ licence.

What does the Bodyshop Estimator role involve?

• Inspecting customers’ cars and completing estimates on body repairs to accident damaged vehicles
• Use the Audatex computerised estimating system to complete the estimates
• Liaise with insurance engineers to ensure that repairs are authorised, all the while keeping customers up to date and involved in the process.

What do you need to succeed as a Bodyshop Estimator?

• Full UK driving licence
• Experience using the Audatex Systems and liaising with insurance engineers as well as customers
• Have great organisational skills and be able to work in a fast-paced environment

What we can offer you:

• Enjoy 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), giving you more time to relax, recharge, and do what you love
• Celebrate your special day with an extra day off on your birthday
• Our industry-leading Family Leave Policies ensure you’re supported when it matters most
• Take a paid day to volunteer and give back to a cause close to your heart
• We believe in recognising dedication and loyalty, that’s why we celebrate long service milestone anniversaries
• Unlock your potential with tailored training and endless career growth opportunities
• Commute for less with our cycle to work scheme
• Access high street discounts to make the everyday a little more rewarding
• Know someone perfect for Lithia UK? Earn rewards through our internal referral scheme

At Lithia UK, our growth is powered by our people:

As one of the largest automotive retailers globally, we’re passionate about transforming the future of personal transportation and setting new standards for exceptional customer experiences. Our values—Earn Customers for Life, Improve Constantly, Take Personal Ownership, and Have Fun!—fuel everything we do. Join us, and you’ll be part of a team that embraces innovation, champions personal growth, and celebrates success together. If you’re ready to make an impact in an environment that empowers you to drive change, we’d love to have you with us on this journey.

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