Vehicle Damage Assessor

jobs24.co.uk; Penrith; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established accident repair centre is seeking an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor to join their team. This role requires a professional with a proven background in vehicle assessment, particularly in accident repair. You will be responsible for inspecting damaged vehicles, estimating repair costs, and ensuring customer satisfaction through excellent service. The ideal candidate will have experience with Audatex or similar software and demonstrate the ability to meet targets while maintaining high standards. If you're ready to take the next step in your career with a competitive salary and great benefits, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company Pension

22 Days Holidays Plus Bank Holidays

Bonus Available

Qualifications

• Experience in an accident repair centre as a Vehicle Damage Assessor.
• Proficient in using estimating software like Audatex.

Responsibilities

• Inspect accident damaged vehicles and assess repair costs.
• Ensure adherence to pricing schedules and methodologies.

Skills

Estimating Software

Customer Service Skills

Inspection Skills

Education

ATA VDA Certification

Tools

Audatex

Job description

Vehicle Damage Assessor

Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA / Vehicle Estimator

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1. Earning potential of £50,000 plus
2. Bonus available
3. Monday to Friday
4. 22 days holidays plus bank holidays
5. Company pension
6. Permanent role

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

This is NOT a trainee role; 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) and ideally hold an ATA VDA.

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

1. You will undertake the inspection of accident damaged vehicles, assessing the full extent of the damage, costs of repair and time frames.
2. You will ensure our work providers menu pricing schedules and repair methodologies and key information for each contract is being adhered to on each job.
3. You will work within our guidelines to ensure that the workflow volume meets targets.
4. Use computerised estimating systems.
5. Liaise regularly with insurance and accident management companies with any updates or queries relating to relevant jobs.
6. Contact customers to provide updates.

Minimum requirements as an Estimator / Vehicle Damage Assessor:

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

If you want to hear more about the Estimator / Vehicle Damage Assessor role, please send us your CV by clicking ‘apply now’ or by contacting Richard on 07590309374 / [e-mail] to discuss further.

Estimator / Vehicle Damage Assessor – £50,000 – Bately – Bodyshop

VDA, Vehicle Damage Assessor, Vehicle Estimator