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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