Vehicle Damage Assessor

Holt Recruitment; Hook; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Holt Recruitment is seeking an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor / Estimator to join an established accident repair centre in Hook. You must have current experience in an accident repair centre and be proficient with Audatex or similar estimating software.

The role is permanent, Monday to Friday, 8am – 5pm, with a salary up to £60,000 per annum. Excellent communication with insurance engineers and customers will be essential as you prepare accurate costings and timelines to support fast,

Qualifications

• Must have experience using estimating software (ideally Audatex).
• Experience in an accident repair centre in the last 3 years is required.
• ATA qualification is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and professionally assess a wide range of vehicles.
• Use computerised estimating systems to prepare accurate estimates.
• Calculate costings and the time required to complete repairs.
• Liaise regularly with insurance engineers to progress claims.
• Contact customers to provide updates on progress.

Skills

Audatex experience

Accident repair centre experience

Customer liaison skills

Education

ATA qualification advantageous

Tools

Audatex

Job description

Vehicle Damage Assessor / Estimator / VDA Vacancy:

• up to £60,000 per annum
• Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
• Permanent Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor / Estimator to join an established Accident Repair Centre in the Hook area.

To be considered for this role you must be currently working in an accident repair centre in an identical role or have done so in the last 3 years.

You must have working experience of Audatex (or similar estimating software)

Key role and responsibilities as an Vehicle Damage Assessor / Estimator:

• Accurately and professionally assess a wide range of vehicles
• Use computerised estimating systems
• Calculate costings and the time required to complete all necessary repairs
• Liaise regularly with insurance engineers
• Contact customers to provide updates

Minimum requirements as an Vehicle Damage Assessor / Estimator:

• Must have experience using estimating software (ideally Audatex)
• ATA is advantageous but not essential
• Ensure customer expectations are met and demonstrate great service skills