ATA Estimator

ATA Estimator – Automotive Accident Repair

£55,000 OTE + Bonus Potential
HB Accident Repair Network – Ellesmere Port, CH65 4DR

Full-time | Monday–Friday | No weekends

HB Accident Repair Network is recruiting an experienced ATA VDA Estimator to join our modern, high-performing repair centre in Ellesmere Port. This is a key role within the site, responsible for producing accurate, compliant estimates that support workshop efficiency, customer satisfaction, and commercial performance.

This role is not suitable for candidates without hands-on estimating experience in a vehicle accident repair centre.

The role

As ATA Estimator, you will be responsible for assessing vehicle damage accurately and efficiently, ensuring all repairs are correctly scoped, costed, and documented in line with manufacturer and insurer standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

Producing accurate estimates using Audatex and/or GT Motive
Capturing all vehicle damage correctly at first assessment
Following approved manufacturer repair methods including Thatcham and Ezi-Methods
Processing estimates in line with site capacity, budgets, and repair schedules
Supporting KPI performance around revenue, cycle time, and efficiency
Liaising directly with customers to explain repairs and manage expectations
Identifying and escalating any safety-related repair concerns
Supporting Customer Service teams with technical and estimating queries
Updating estimates to reflect approvals, supplements, and final invoice values
To be considered, you must have:

Proven experience as an ATA VDA Estimator within an automotive accident repair environment
Strong knowledge of all body repair processes and procedures
Hands-on experience using Audatex, GT Motive, Thatcham and Ezi-Methods
Confidence working to tight deadlines in a busy bodyshop setting
Clear communication skills and strong attention to detail
Applications without automotive accident repair estimating experience will not be progressed.

What we offer

£55,000 OTE plus bonus potential
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Monday to Friday working – no weekend work
Flexible weekday shift patterns
Company pension contributions