Panel Shop Estimator

Panel Shop Estimator - Mitchell, NSW

• Enjoy flexible start/finish times with a Monday–Friday schedule
• 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
• 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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