Vehicle Appraiser/Estimator

ZipRecruiter; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing client in vehicle repair is seeking an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor in Peterborough. This role involves inspecting and estimating repairs for vehicles under 8 years old. The ideal candidate will join a team, working Monday to Friday with competitive hours. This position offers an immediate start with all work performed in-house, providing a stable work environment without direct customer interaction.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor or similar role.
• Ability to inspect damaged vehicles and estimate repair costs.
• Familiarity with prescribed repair methods and recording estimates.

Responsibilities

• Inspect damaged vehicles and assess the extent of damage.
• Identify correct repair methods and prepare estimates.
• Maintain records of all estimates and communicate with technicians.

Skills

Vehicle assessment

Estimating repair costs

Effective communication

Job description

Job Description

Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA / Bodyshop Estimator - We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor from either bodyshop or Accident repair background, to join our growing client with fantastic facilities.

All in-house work NO Insurance Companies to deal with and no customers!

The VDA position for this site is a very important role and an immediate start is on offer for the right candidate you will be working in a team of 10+ Appraisal staff.

Our client is going through a big stage of growth,

This job role is a VDA / Vehicle Damage Assessor / Estimator position and ideally requires an experienced candidate. All cars are under 8 years and no medium to large accident damage.

Job Details:

VDA / Estimator / Vehicle Damage Assessor

·To inspect damaged vehicles and assess the full extent of the damage sustained, assess the cost of repair and time scales

·To identify the correct prescribed repair method

·To prepare computerised and manual estimates and to accurately record these, maintaining up-to-date records of all estimates

·Communicate effectively with technicians to ensure understanding of correct vehicle repair methodology

Hours 42.5 a week Permanent Job.

Monday-Friday 6 am to 3.30pm or 7.00am-4.30 pm (with Lunch, Morning and Afternoon Breaks)