Paint Shop Estimator

An estimator checks and carries out estimates on vehicles using estimating equipment prior to repairs being carried out. Other tasks will also include providing cover for team leaders in case of absence or holidays, Moving car's in the Paint Shop and also in or around other departments.

Support other areas within the Paint Shop.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Estimate cars prior to paint work.
• Issue stock to Employee's
• Manage the ordering and usage of sundries, materials and parts.
• General administration work including filing reports and closing job sheets.
• Read and understand job instructions prior to estimating vehicles.
• Provide cover for team leaders in their absence.
• Carry out vehicle inspections in other departments when required.
• Raise and distribute job sheets to team leaders.
• Answer queries/questions about jobs in-house.
• Collect new parts and distribute to the right vehicles when required.
• Take & collect vehicles from other departments when required.
• Carry out quality check to vehicles when required.
• Keep housekeeping to a high standard.
• Jet wash vehicles after final checks before they leave the Paint Shop when required.
• Ensure good standards of workmanship.
• Ensure all work is carried out within health & safety guidelines.
• Undertaking any other ad hoc tasks as requested by Management and other senior staff

Health & Safety Responsibilities

• It is each employee’s responsibility to ensure that the environment in which they work in is
  safe for them and others.
  This includes reporting all accidents and near misses to management.
  Reporting any potential issues which could cause harm.
  Behave in a manner which acts in line with the standards set out in the Health and Safety
  Manual and Company Handbook.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• NVQ level 3 in motor repairs or equivalent
  Valid and full driving licence
  Excellent communication skills
  Self motivation
  Ability to work on own initiative