Site VDA

ABL 1Touch; Bilston; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

ABL 1Touch is seeking a Vehicle Damage Assessor to join their new Bilston site. The role involves producing accurate estimates and invoices, maintaining cost controls, and delivering exceptional customer service. Ideal candidates will have relevant automotive experience, technical skills, and a commitment to quality repairs. Join a dynamic team and contribute to a leading company's success in the automotive industry.

Benefits

28 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Car insurance discount with LV

Employee Engagement Budget

Mental Health First Aid access

Cycle to Work Scheme

Refer a Friend Scheme

Company Events

Qualifications

• Experience in body and paint repair in retail accident and repair industry.
• Audatex Gold training is a plus.
• Results-oriented and passionate about automotive.

Responsibilities

• Producing accurate invoices and estimates to meet SLA.
• Maintaining effective cost control aligned with budgets.
• Ensuring profitable repair costing and compliance with BS10125 standards.

Skills

Technical and estimating experience

Team player

Knowledge of estimating systems

Cultural and organizational awareness

Up-to-date knowledge of vehicle and consumer legislation

Education

ATA accreditation

Tools

Audatex

Glassmatix

E-scribe

Glass’s evaluator

Ezi methods

Job description

Are you ready to make your next great move in the automotive industry?

Do you have experience within vehicle repair & damage assessment?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

We’re looking for an experienced VDA to join our new Bilston site.

ABL was established in 1994 and has remained a leader in vehicle repair. We partner with insurance companies and pride ourselves on quality work and excellent customer service. We seek customer-focused individuals.

We are looking for a motivated and professional Vehicle Damage Assessor who exceeds customer expectations and meets financial targets.

The main responsibilities include:

• Producing accurate invoices and estimates to meet SLA
• Maintaining effective cost control aligned with budgets
• Providing exceptional customer service
• Facilitating efficient site operations

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensuring profitable repair costing
• Producing timely, accurate invoices and estimates
• Controlling invoicing costs within budgets
• Supporting site operations and customer service
• Performing initial parts assessments (IPA)
• Ensuring repair methodology complies with BS10125 standards
• Following management directives
• Identifying non-compliance or profit loss cases and reporting
• Supporting repair quality and handling total loss cases as per SLA

Ideal Candidate Traits:

• Experience in body and paint repair in retail accident and repair industry
• Technical and estimating experience
• ATA accreditation (if required)
• Knowledge of estimating systems (Audatex, Glassmatix)
• Familiarity with E-scribe, Glass’s evaluator, Ezi methods
• Audatex Gold training
• Team player with a can-do attitude
• Cultural and organizational awareness
• Up-to-date knowledge of vehicle and consumer legislation

Benefits:

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Celebration Day
• Car insurance discount with LV
• Employee Engagement Budget
• Mental Health First Aid access
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Company Events

Join us at ABL1 Touch and be part of a dynamic organization that values growth and supports its employees. We offer competitive salary, benefits, and a supportive environment.

If you are results-oriented, passionate about automotive, and meet the role's skills, we want to hear from you.