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SalaryOur highly successful Derby Bodyshop are on the look out for a new team member!
If you are an experienced Automotive Estimator who:
- Strives to offer an excellent Customer experience
- Enjoys the buzz of a busy Bodyshop
- Is looking for an employer where colleague development and training is high on the agenda
Then this is the role for you!
Have you heard about our benefits?
When you join Pentagon, from Day 1 you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package including:
- 30 days holiday per year (including Bank Holidays) that will increase with length of service.
- Recommend a Friend Scheme.
- Discounted days out with family and friends.
- Retail discounts saving £££'s on shopping and dining out.
- Fully funded, Nationally Recognised Qualifications.
- Manufacturer specific training.
- Salary Finance.
- 24 hour access to the Employee Assistance Programme and designated site Mental Health First Aiders.
- Team member Pension Scheme contributions.
- Friends & family Customer Referral Payments
- Discounts on products and services that we provide for family and friends.
We pride ourselves on offering exceptional training and development opportunities along with realistic career paths for each member of our Team.
What will you be doing?
Main responsibilities of the role include:
- Estimating repairs required together with the time to be allowed, materials and parts required for repairs and explain work required, to customers and to insurance and other assessors in an efficient, pleasant, courteous and professional manner.
- Making efficient use of all modern estimating methods and work in line with approved times set by Thatcham and/or other authorised repair times.
- Assisting in the correct evaluation and justification of bodywork warranty claims and providing comprehensive explanations thereof.
- Ensuring jobs are fairly and correctly allocated to Panel Beaters, Painters and other staff.
- Providing an excellent customer experience through an outstanding level of finish and repair quality.
The working hours for this role are Monday to Friday 0830am to 1730pm plus 1 in 3 Saturdays 0830am to 1230pm.
Who are we looking for?
Successful candidates will have:
- An ATA or equivalent qualification
- Experience in Audatex
- Minimum 2 years experience in an accident repair setting
- Understanding of Thatchem E Scribe
- A methodical approach to their workload and good time management skills
- A positive can-do attitude and team player mentality
- The ability to work to a high level of accuracy
- Excellent communication skills
- A full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points
Experience in using Autoflow Management Systems as well as Kerridge would be advantageous for this role.
Who are we?
At Pentagon we believe any position with us isn't just another job, it’s a career.
Our success since 1991 has been built on our Teams ...people are at the heart of everything we do, so we’re always looking for those individuals who show commitment, enthusiasm, drive and can relate to our 5 Core Values that have been part of our 'family' since the very beginning.
We now have 47 franchise points representing 12 different brands, 23 locations and over 1300 Team Members.
So if you are looking to join a company with year on year growth, fantastic learning and development opportunities, recognition & reward, you've just found it !
For more company information, follow the link - http://www.pentagon-group.co.uk/why-work-for-pentagon
