HGV Repair & Refurbishment Estimator

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially minded Vehicle Repair & Refurbishment Estimator to join an established specialist commercial vehicle operation.

Working predominantly with refuse collection and waste-management vehicles, you will assess vehicle condition and damage, identify repair and refurbishment requirements, and produce accurate, competitive quotations.

This is a varied and practical role where your technical knowledge and commercial judgement will directly influence the quality, efficiency and profitability of each project.

The Role

You will work closely with technicians, bodyshop professionals, suppliers, customers and management to establish the full scope of work required on each vehicle.

From initial inspection through to completion, you will ensure estimates accurately reflect the required labour, parts, materials and specialist services while identifying the most commercially appropriate repair or refurbishment solution.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Inspecting specialist commercial vehicles and assessing their overall condition
• Identifying mechanical, bodywork, accident-damage and refurbishment requirements
• Producing accurate and competitive estimates and customer quotations
• Calculating labour hours, parts, materials and subcontractor costs
• Liaising with technicians, mechanics and bodyshop staff to confirm the required work
• Obtaining and comparing prices from parts suppliers and specialist subcontractors
• Preparing clear and professional estimates for customers and internal teams
• Reviewing additional work identified during repairs and updating estimates accordingly
• Determining whether components should be repaired, refurbished or replaced
• Ensuring estimates remain commercially viable without compromising workmanship
• Maintaining accurate records of quotations, repair requirements and project costs
• Communicating clearly with customers regarding repairs, costs and timescales
• Working closely with workshop and management teams throughout each project
• Helping to ensure work progresses efficiently and meets customer expectations

About You

You will be a practical, detail-focused professional with strong mechanical, bodywork or commercial vehicle knowledge and the ability to translate technical findings into clear and accurate estimates.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience estimating vehicle repairs, accident damage or refurbishment work
• Ideally possess experience with HGVs, commercial vehicles, refuse vehicles or specialist equipment
• Be able to assess vehicle damage confidently and determine the work required
• Understand labour times, parts, materials and associated repair costs
• Be commercially aware and capable of producing competitive, profitable estimates
• Have a strong eye for identifying additional work and potential issues
• Be highly organised and comfortable managing several estimates simultaneously
• Communicate confidently with customers, suppliers and workshop teams
• Be comfortable using computerised estimating systems and Microsoft Office
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a busy workshop operation
• Take a practical, analytical and solutions-focused approach to each project

Experience in any of the following areas would be particularly advantageous:

• Refuse collection or waste-management vehicles
• HGVs and commercial vehicles
• Vehicle body repair and fabrication
• Mechanical maintenance and repairs
• Accident-damage assessment
• Vehicle refurbishment
• Fleet maintenance
• Hydraulic systems
• Welding and fabrication
• Tail lifts, compactors and specialist vehicle equipment
• Commercial vehicle parts and supplier networks

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