Estimator

Primarily responsible for estimating client motorcycles and liaising with assessors regarding the damage incurred as a result of the incident

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• To carry out inspections on motorcycles noting the damage and taking appropriate images.
• Ensure Initial parts list is completed on KAM (including labour and specialist repair) so prices can be obtained.
• Complete total loss form if necessary and inform the handler.
• Discuss estimate with inspecting engineers to obtain authority where possible.
• Updating and monitoring of the Estimating job list on KAM and file notes.
• Process repair authorities and update KAM notifying parts, workshop and paint shop.
• Liaise with authorising engineer when supplementary work is identified
• Technical ability to identify repairable parts
• Carry out alignment checks when necessary

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge of motorcycle industry.
• Full license to ride any motorcycle.
• Good customer service skills.
• Must have experience in dealing with enquiries face to face and via a telephone.
• Willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.   
• Computer literate.
• Negotiating skills.

 

Job Title:                    Estimator

Reports To:                Repair Centre Manager

Place of Work:            MCE – Northampton

Hours of Work:          37.5 hours per week

Salary:                        As per Plantec Assist Salary Matrix

Holiday Entitlement:  28 days per annum inclusive of bank holidays.       

Applications to:

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