Vehicle Appraiser/Estimator

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

Job summary

A growing recruitment agency in Peterborough is offering a permanent position for a Vehicle Damage Assessor. The role involves inspecting damaged vehicles, assessing repair costs, and preparing estimates. Ideal candidates will have experience in bodyshop or accident repair areas. This role includes working in teams and managing records effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience as Vehicle Damage Assessor with a background in bodyshop or accident repair.

Responsibilities

• Inspect damaged vehicles and assess the extent of the damage.
• Identify the correct prescribed repair method.
• Prepare computerized and manual estimates.

Skills

Vehicle damage assessment

Cost estimation

Communication with technicians

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Details

• 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)

Requirements

• Experience as Vehicle Damage Assessor with bodyshop or accident repair background
• All cars are under 8 years and no medium to large accident damage (as per role description)