Bodyshop Advisor/Estimator


Company:	Octane Recruitment Ltd
Salary:	£36,000 - £42,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Maidstone, ME15 9YN
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	18 Aug 2026
Closing date:	16 Sept 2026

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Summary

Bodyshop Advisor / Estimator – Maidstone

We are recruiting for an experienced Bodyshop Advisor, Bodyshop Estimator or Automotive Service Advisor to join a busy bodyshop in Maidstone. Applicants must have previous bodyshop estimating, Service Advisor or similar automotive customer-facing experience, with strong knowledge of repair estimates and the bodyshop repair process. Insurance claims experience is highly desirable, and applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Job Details:

Location: Maidstone

Salary: Up to £36,000 basic + bonus, OTE £42,000

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:00am–5:00pm | Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm, No Weekends

Reference: 31284

Bodyshop Advisor / Estimator Company Benefit

- Monday-to-Friday working with an earlier Friday finish

- Generous annual leave, increasing with service

- Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave

- Manufacturer brand and management training

- Career development and progression opportunities

- Smart Health with 24/7 GP access

- Dental insurance and eyecare vouchers

- Flexible Life Assurance and optional critical illness cover

- Discounted gym memberships

- Techscheme and home and technology vouchers

- Retail and lifestyle discounts through the bYond card

- MyView PayNow earned-wage access

- Travel insurance and free will-writing services

Bodyshop Advisor / Estimator Role

- Manage customer bookings and schedule bodyshop repair work

- Inspect vehicles and prepare accurate repair estimates

- Manage insurance claims and liaise with insurers and engineers regarding authorisations

- Keep customers updated throughout the repair process

- Coordinate vehicle assessments, customer visits and bodyshop workflow

- Work closely with Bodyshop Technicians to monitor repair progress and timescales

- Source and order parts while maintaining accurate repair documentation

Bodyshop Advisor / Estimator Requirements

- Previous experience as a Bodyshop Estimator, Bodyshop Advisor, Service Advisor or similar automotive role

- Strong understanding of bodyshop repair processes and vehicle damage estimates

- Insurance claims and repair authorisation experience is highly desirable

- Good knowledge of parts sourcing and procurement is advantageous

- Excellent customer service and communication skills

- Strong organisation and attention to detail

- Ability to manage multiple repairs and customer requirements in a busy bodyshop

- Right to work in the UK

How to ApplyIf you're interested in this Bodyshop Advisor / Estimator vacancy in Maidstone, please apply with your CV and one of our consultants will contact you upon receipt.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Consultant: Robert Samuels

Octane Recruitment

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Octane Recruitment is one of the UK's leading Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agencies. We recruit across the UK for main dealerships, independent garages, bodyshops, fleet operators, HGV companies, manufacturers, engineering businesses and head office functions, placing permanent, temporary and contract staff. If this Bodyshop Advisor / Estimator role isn't quite right, we also recruit for similar positions including Bodyshop Estimator, Vehicle Damage Assessor, VDA, Bodyshop Advisor, Service Advisor, Panel Beater, MET Technician and Paint Technician roles across the UK.

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