Bodyshop Development Executive

Snows Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An automotive retailer in Southampton is looking for a Bodyshop Development Executive. The role involves estimating vehicle damages and ensuring communication with insurance companies. Candidates should have technical knowledge in the bodyshop industry, strong communication skills, and a full driving licence. Benefits include a highly competitive salary, comprehensive training, and various employee perks. The work hours are Monday to Friday, with flexible working options available.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary and bonus scheme

30 days holiday

Discounted MOTs, Service & Parts

Life Assurance Benefit

Snows Contributory Pension Scheme

Excellent development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills for interaction with customers and insurers.
• Full driving licence required.
• Ability to estimate damages and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Estimate all damaged vehicles and communicate information to insurance companies.
• Order parts with the parts department to ensure timely arrival.
• Document and update each stage of the estimation process.

Skills

Technical Knowledge in Bodyshop Industry

Good Written and Verbal Communication Skills

IT/web and computer literate

Numerate and Articulate

Excellent Customer Service

Education

ATA VDA or NVQL3 or equivalent

Job description

Location Southampton Region Hampshire Category Accident & Repair Centre - Southampton (SARC) (Bodyshop) Vacancy Type Permanent/Full Time Salary £36000 OTE Competitive Salary Job Summary

The Driving Spirit

Based in the South and South‑West of England, Snows Motor Group is an AM Top 50 automotive retailer covering 20 brands across 54 franchises. We differentiate ourselves from our competitors by delivering an exceptional level of service to both our customers and manufacturing partners. We are on the lookout for a Bodyshop Development Executive for Snows Accident and Repair Centre, Southampton.

Your day

The Bodyshop Development Executive is responsible for estimating all damaged vehicles and sending accurate information to insurance companies for authority.

This includes:

• Estimating to cover all repairs and re‑assessing in order to create the correct time and costs to be authorised by insurers using insurance companies preferred computer systems/guidelines.
• Communicating effectively with the engineers, insurance companies and customers to ensure all parties are updated and well informed.
• Carrying out estimating either on site or off site in a timely manner.
• Ordering the correct parts with parts department to ensure the spares arrive in a timely manner.
• Ensuring the correct repair methods are quoted for in the repair and job cards reflect the information accurately.
• Documenting and updating each stage of the estimation process correctly (imagery/updating insurance systems/companies/customers) to ensure accuracy of information and to obtain repair authority.

Have you got what it takes?

• Technical Knowledge gained in Bodyshop Industry.
• ATA VDA or NVQL3 or equivalent preferred.
• Good Written and Verbal Communication Skills.
• IT/web and computer literate.
• Numerate and Articulate.
• Delivers Excellent Customer Service.
• Delivers a result and makes things happen.
• Full driving licence.

What is in it for you?

• Highly competitive salary and bonus scheme.
• Full training and support to help you immerse yourself in the role and Snows values.
• 30 days holiday, inc. Bank holidays plus additional holiday entitlement as recognition of length of service with Snows at 5, 10, 15, 20 anniversaries. (Pro rata for part time employees).
• Birthday day off
• Discounted MOTs, Service & Parts.
• Recommend a Friend Bonus/ Introducing a Customer Bonus.
• Life Assurance Benefit.
• Snows Contributory Pension Scheme.
• BEN – Employee Assistance Programme.
• Excellent development opportunities to learn & grow with Snows.
• Role dependant – tool box insurance

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday 08:00 – 17:00 (with 30 minutes for lunch)

Working can be flexible.

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period; therefore, we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. If you do not hear back from us within 2 weeks of applying, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

Important Consent Note

By clicking the “Submit Application” button, you are expressly giving your consent for us to retain and share your CV within the Snows Group. This is for the purpose of highlighting your details to other roles within the Group which may be suitable for you. As a result, you are giving your consent to receive verbal and email contact from Snows for the purposes of discussing our available roles with you. Snows will not use your details for any other purpose or share your details with any third parties outside of the Group. If you do not give explicit consent for the reasons stated above, please do not click the “Submit Application” button.

Thank you for applying to Snows.