Vehicle Damage Assessor

Motivation HR Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A vehicle repair services provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor to prepare estimates and manage parts ordering. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience, ideally with IMI Accreditation, and be familiar with Audatex and Autoflow. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, site bonuses, 30 days of holiday, pension contributions, and other benefits. The working hours are Monday to Friday from 8 am to 5 pm, with a 30-minute lunch break.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus team bonus

30 days holiday including public holidays

Pension contributions

Recommend a friend technician bonus

Long service awards

Colleague recognition scheme

Health cash plan

Rewards platform

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

On-site parking

Referral programme

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor.
• IMI Accreditation preferred.
• Familiarity with Audatex and Autoflow is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare manual and computerized estimates efficiently.
• Order parts and ensure they are supplied correctly and on time.
• Check suitability of parts received from the supplier.
• Maintain files of all estimates and do not begin unauthorized work.
• Communicate effectively with Bodyshop personnel.

Skills

IMI Accreditation

Familiarity with Audatex

Familiarity with Autoflow

VDA Experience

Job description

Main Purpose of Role

To carry out estimates as specified by insurers / customers, ensuring that the vehicle repair can be carried out efficiently and that, by doing so, a satisfactory profit margin can be generated.

Main Tasks

• To prepare manual and computerised estimates efficiently and ensure that they conform to the requirements laid down by the insurance company / customer so that customer care / satisfaction standards are always maintained.
• Order parts (if applicable), ensuring they are supplied correctly, in full and in time for the vehicle’s arrival, which may include returning parts that are incorrect or not required.
• You are also required (if applicable) to check whether parts received from the supplier are genuine, non-genuine or green for suitability, before labelling the parts and locating them for future traceability.
• To maintain a file of all estimates undertaken, making sure that all work that is not automatically authorised is identified. Ensure that any such work does not commence until authorisation is gained, following up on any unauthorised estimates and reporting reasons.
• Once authorisation has been gained, liaise with the Bodyshop personnel and make sure that they understand fully the work to be done as per the estimate. Alternatively, communicate with the Bodyshop if, by agreement with the insurance company, the vehicle is deemed a “total loss”.
• To be aware of and adhere to all health and safety regulations and policies applicable to your position and working environment.

Other Duties

Due to the size and complexity of the establishment, you will undertake any other reasonable tasks or duties that are deemed to be within your capability, as directed by a senior manager of the group with whom you have a reporting relationship.

Pay And Benefits

Salary will be discussed during the interview and will depend on experience and qualifications. The role includes site bonus opportunities.

A minimum of 3 years’ experience, IMI Accreditation, and familiarity with Audatex and Autoflow are all preferred.

Hours are 8am – 5pm Monday – Friday, 30-minute lunch break.

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus team bonus.
• 30 days holiday including public holidays, plus additional days with service.
• Pension contributions.
• Recommend a friend technician bonus incentive.
• Long service awards.
• Colleague recognition scheme.
• Health cash plan : claim back medical costs.
• Rewards platform : high street discounts.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

VDA, Vehicle Damage Assessor, Vehicle Estimator, Vehicle Inspector

Job type: Full-time

Experience

• VDA : 3 years (required)