Vehicle Damage Assessor

Perfect Placement; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Performance-based bonuses

Career development

Job summary

Perfect Placement is seeking a Vehicle Damage Assessor to join our team in Haywards Heath. This full-time role focuses on delivering accurate damage assessments and estimations while liaising with customers, insurers and repair centres.

You will maintain detailed records, ensure standards, and prioritise customer satisfaction. Involvement in ongoing training and occasional Saturday work helps meet workflow demands and service levels.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor in the motor trade sector.
• Strong attention to detail and superior organisational skills.
• Good working knowledge of vehicle repair techniques and estimating software.
• Ability to work efficiently within a team environment.
• Flexibility to adapt to varying schedules, including occasional Saturday mornings.
• A professional attitude and commitment to delivering excellent service.

Responsibilities

• Conduct precise damage assessments and vehicle estimations as a Vehicle Damage Assessor.
• Liaise effectively with customers, insurance companies, and repair centres to facilitate repair processes.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of assessments and estimates.
• Ensure conformity with industry standards and company policies.
• Prioritise customer satisfaction by providing professional and timely estimates.
• Keep up-to-date with vehicle repair procedures and industry software.
• Occasionally work on Saturdays, as required, to meet operational demands.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Flexibility

Professionalism

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

We are pleased to present an exciting opportunity for a Vehicle Damage Assessor to join our reputable client's team in Haywards Heath. This role is ideal for experienced professionals seeking to advance their careers within a dynamic and supportive environment. The Vehicle Damage Assessor will play a key role in delivering accurate vehicle assessments, ensuring high-quality standards and customer satisfaction.

Benefits for the successful Vehicle Damage Assessor:

• Competitive salary of up to £45,000 depending on experience and qualifications
• Full-time, permanent role with a Monday to Friday work pattern
• Flexible working hours from 8am to 5.30pm, promoting work-life balance
• Opportunities for performance-based bonuses
• Supportive team environment within a well-established company
• Opportunities for career development and progression

Duties of the Vehicle Damage Assessor:

• Conduct precise damage assessments and vehicle estimations as a Vehicle Damage Assessor
• Liaise effectively with customers, insurance companies, and repair centres to facilitate repair processes
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of assessments and estimates
• Ensure conformity with industry standards and company policies
• Prioritise customer satisfaction by providing professional and timely estimates
• Keep up-to-date with vehicle repair procedures and industry software
• Occasionally work on Saturdays, as required, to meet operational demands

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor within the motor trade sector
• Strong attention to detail and superior organisational skills
• Good working knowledge of vehicle repair techniques and estimating software
• Ability to work efficiently within a team environment
• Flexibility to adapt to varying schedules, including occasional Saturday mornings
• A professional attitude and commitment to delivering excellent service