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Assistant Body Shop Manager (Lead Estimator / Auditor) Job in Croydon

Surrey
Croydon
Management, Vehicle Damage Assessor, Accident Repair Centre
Competitive
149555
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Assistant Body Shop Manager (Lead Estimator / Auditor) Required in Croydon 
£ Competitive Pay + Incentives
Hours: 7 - 5pm Monday - Friday - no weekends 

We are working on behalf of a busy, well-established accident repair centre in Croydon, seeking an experienced Assistant Body Shop Manager (Lead Estimator / Auditor) to join their team. This is a senior role designed for a professional with a strong background in motor vehicle estimating and quality control. The successful candidate will play a vital part in ensuring the efficiency and accuracy of the estimating process, supporting workshop operations, and maintaining high standards across the business.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary, negotiable based on experience 
  • Opportunity to take on a influential senior management role within a single-site business
  • No weekend work, standard hours Monday to Friday
  • Supportive team environment with a focus on professional development
Duties

  • Audit and quality-check estimators' work, including repair costs, labour hours, and average repair values
  • Monitor and enhance estimating accuracy and overall commercial performance
  • Support workshop control and front-of-house operations with work triage and prioritisation
  • Provide numerical and data insights to optimise operational efficiency
  • Act as a key link between estimating, workshop, and customer-facing teams
  • Contribute to the daily running of the body shop and process improvements
Requirements

  • Proven experience in motor vehicle estimating within the accident repair or body shop sector
  • Strong ability to audit and review estimates, coaching others to improve their work
  • Desirable experience in workshop control, front-of-house, auditing, or team management
  • Commercially aware with a keen eye for detail and process ownership
  • Ability to quickly adapt and support the existing management team
  • A professional and proactive approach with excellent communication skills
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior estimator or aspiring body shop supervisor/manager looking to take on broader operational responsibilities. If you are ready to contribute to a dynamic team and grow within a reputable business, we want to hear from you.

Contact Alex Perrin, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Surrey and its surroundings today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.

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