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Hippo Motor Group > Careers > Body Shop Estimator

Body Shop Estimator

Hippo Motor Group are currently recruiting a Body Shop Estimator to take responsibility for the estimation of our repairs. We sell over 500 vehicles a month that all go through our workshop and body shop before sale. We have a growing team of 15 who all work to ensure our vehicles are prepared to a high standard before they are delivered to our customers. This means our team repair and refurbish thousands of vehicles per year. Due to company success Hippo are rapidly expanding and are in the middle of building a brand-new multimillion pound Prep Centre. This provides an amazing and exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to be part of as well as working in the first state of the art body shop.

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Body Shop
Department
Around £25k DOE
Salary
Full Time - Permanent
Employment Type
BSP003
Job Reference
  • Asses and inspect both incoming and stock vehicles for damage
  • Looking at the quickest and most cost-effective repair method
  • Triage the damaged vehicles into the correct lanes ready for the repairs to commence
  • Must have a good understanding of modern repair techniques and smart repair processes
  • Liaise with the Bodyshop manager working closely together maximizing Bodyshop throughout
  • Prepare computerized estimates using the hippo repair matrix

*Responsibilities could change or just include SOME of the above
  • Previous experience in Body shop repairs and estimation
  • Relevant qualification in Body shop paint procedures
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work on own initiative with minimal supervision
  • Full and valid UK driving licence
  • Chance to work in the first state of the art body shop system in the uk
  • 30 days annual leave
  • Rapid company expansion providing excellent development and career opportunities
  • Excellent incentives
  • Priority tickets to the fantastic Hippo Motor Group VIP box at Manchester MEN arena
  • Access to Perk Box – Cinema, Gym discounts, Free mobile phone insurance and many more
  • Great Staff rates on Car Finance
  • Friendly and supportive Work Colleges and Management
  • Regular staff socials
  • Birthday off after 2 years plus 2% pay rise and £100 Meal voucher
  • Company Pension scheme

Hippo Motor Group sell on average 500 vehicles to our customers every month, supplying a wide vehicle range from small city cars right through to high end luxury cars. We specialise in offering tailor made finance options to suit customer needs. Continual business growth provides opportunities for our employees to develop and exceed within each role. At Hippo we pride ourselves in providing excellent customer service which means our loyal customer base return to us year on year.

To apply, please submit CV & Cover Letter to our recruitment team at careers@hippomotorgroup.co.uk, or use the form below.  Please be sure to quote the relevant role reference number found at the top of this page. We look forward to hearing from you.

*Figures based on an average of Hippo’s January-June 2017 sales statistics

Applying for the Job

To apply, please submit CV & Cover Letter to our recruitment team at [email protected], or use the form below. Please be sure to quote the relevant role reference number found at the top of this page. We look forward to hearing from you.