Vehicle Damage Assessor

ARC Recruits; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accident repair centre in London seeks a Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA) with strong technical skills and a passion for vehicle repairs. Responsibilities include examining vehicles, producing repair estimates, and liaising with customers and insurance companies. Ideal candidates should have experience in the accident repair industry, excellent negotiation skills, and a commitment to delivering outstanding customer service.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor or similar.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with customers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Examine vehicles and produce estimates for repairs.
• Liaise and negotiate with customers and insurance companies.
• Deliver high levels of customer service.

Skills

Technical skills in body and paint repair

Negotiation skills

Strong attention to detail

Customer service skills

Job description

Vehicle Damage Assessor VDA

We are currently looking for a VDA with a good work ethic and a strong passion for vehicle repairs to join this leading team in a well-established accident repair centre. The right candidate will have the organisational skills, efficiency and knowledge required for providing accurate and timely estimates to enhance all bodywork claims and processes.

Responsibilities of a Vehicle Damage Assessor VDA

The Vehicle Damage Assessor will need to examine vehicles and produce estimates for repairs. They will also need to liaise and negotiate with Customers and Insurance Companies as required. An ability to multi-task is a must, but our ideal candidate will also be able to maintain good working relationships with Customers and other dealership staff.

Requirements for a Vehicle Damage Assessor VDA

• Technical skills, knowledge and experience of body and paint repair in the Accident and Repair industry.
• Be a team player with good negotiation skills and a can-do attitude.
• Previous experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor or similar.
• Take ownership of your role, with strong attention to detail and an ability to multitask and find innovative solutions to difficult problems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to accurately use computerized systems where possible.
• Deliver the highest levels of customer service to both external customers and the internal Bodyshop.

If this role is something that you are well suited to or you are looking for something similar within the Automotive industry, then please contact or email your CV to…