Lead Vehicle Damage Assessor

Auto Skills UK; Preston; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing solutions provider is seeking a talented Lead Vehicle Damage Assessor in Preston. This role offers a competitive salary of circa £55,000 and involves working in a fast-paced accident repair centre. Key responsibilities include leading the VDA team, mentoring junior members, and ensuring quality and productivity. Successful candidates should possess a recognised apprenticeship, strong leadership skills, and experience in vehicle repair techniques. This is a great opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in a busy body shop environment.

Qualifications

• Served a recognised apprenticeship and gained a technical qualification (NVQ/VCQ/SVQ/ATA).
• Proven experience managing or leading a team in a busy body shop.
• Sound up-to-date knowledge of vehicle repair techniques.

Responsibilities

• Work efficiently in a fast-paced accident repair centre.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and support to the VDA team.
• Oversee and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Vehicle Damage Assessment

Leadership Skills

Technical Knowledge of Vehicle Repair

Education

Recognised apprenticeship as a Vehicle Damage Assessor

ATA qualification

Job description

Lead Vehicle Damage Assessor

Basic Salary: circa £55,000 (DOE). Working Hours: Monday to Friday (42.5 hours). Location: Preston.

Talented and efficient Lead Vehicle Damage Assessor to join this leading team.

Responsibilities

• Work efficiently in a fast-paced accident repair centre
• Follow the correct repair techniques and produce work in line with factory specifications and customer satisfaction
• Provide day-to-day leadership and support to the VDA team, ensuring workflow, quality and productivity targets are consistently achieved
• Oversee and mentor junior team members, offering guidance and promoting best practice

Skills and Qualifications

• Served a recognised apprenticeship as a Vehicle Damage Assessor and gained a technical qualification (such as NVQ / VCQ / SVQ / ATA).
• Previous experience working as a Vehicle Damage Assessor within a busy body shop and proven experience managing or leading a team.
• Work to the highest standard and demonstrate a sound up-to-date knowledge of vehicle repair techniques.
• Must have previous experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor, ideally be ATA qualified and have an up to date Audatex certificate.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to support, influence and develop others within the team.

If you think you are a good fit for this Lead Vehicle Damage Assessor role, please contact Chris @ Auto Skills and state reference job number 52985. Don't worry if your CV is out of date. Get in touch and we can work that out later.

As well as this Lead Vehicle Damage Assessor role, Auto Skills UK is recognised as the leading provider of temporary and permanent staffing solutions, from productive trades to senior management and are always looking for candidates within the Bodyshop industry. Panel Beaters, MET Technicians, Paint Sprayers, Bodyshop Managers & Assistant Managers.

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