Estimator – Mitchell, ACT
- Enjoy flexible hours with a Monday–Friday schedule (7am–3pm).
- Work with federal government contracts, AFP vehicles, and major insurers.
- Enjoy a supportive, small-team environment with flexibility built in.
About the company
Our client is a trusted automotive repair workshop staffed by skilled auto body technicians. They specialise in insurance-based work, servicing federal government contracts and major insurers, with a reputation for precision, reliability, and professional service.
About the role
Just Automotive Recruitment is searching for an Estimator – Mitchell, ACT. This is an on-site role assessing vehicles, preparing accurate quotes, and managing the insurance estimating process from start to finish.
Duties
- Inspect and assess all vehicles on-site (5–7 Audanet jobs per week for specific insurers + average 10 cars per week total).
- Prepare accurate repair quotes and estimates using Audanet (for nominated insurers) and iBodyshop for other work.
- Manage the full quoting process, including parts ordering, liaising with insurers, and sending completed quotes/authorisations to the admin team.
- Handle insurance-only work, including federal government contracts and AFP vehicles (no retail/customer-facing quoting).
- Ensure all estimates are processed efficiently so vehicles move smoothly into production.
- Support with estimating workload and contribute to a smooth workflow in a growing workshop
Skills and experience
- Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing or equivalent (strong preference for candidates with prior panel beater experience).
- Proven experience as an insurance estimator in a smash repair environment.
- Hands-on working knowledge of Audanet and iBodyshop (or very quick learner with similar systems).
- Excellent attention to detail, organisation, and time-management skills.
- Technical understanding of vehicle repair processes (previous hands-on panel beating background highly regarded).
- Comfortable working on-site in a small team and dealing professionally with insurers.
- Reliable, approachable, and able to work independently while fitting into a friendly, supportive culture.
- Full Australian driver’s licence and right to work in Australia
Benefits
- Monday to Friday, 7am–3pm (flexible start/finish).
- Competitive pay: $45–$60 per hour depending on experience.
- Insurance-only work (no retail quoting).
- Supportive workshop culture with steady workflow.
How to Apply
If you are interested in joining a successful business for this fantastic full-time position, please send us your resume today.
Not the job you are after? For more Estimator jobs or other automotive jobs, please see our website: www.justautomotiverecruitment.com.au
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