Vehicle Damage Assessor

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; Wakefield; Sur place; GBP 42 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Base salary £42,000

On-target earnings up to £48,000

30 days holiday

Ongoing training and development

Excellent national reputation

Secure career prospects

Résumé du poste

Perfect Placement UK Ltd is representing a nationally recognised accident repair specialist in Wakefield seeking a highly experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor to join their team. You will conduct detailed vehicle inspections, prepare repair estimates with Audatex, determine repair methods, and liaise with insurers while ensuring accurate documentation.

The role requires an NVQ or ATA qualification, a full UK driving license, and strong communication skills; hours are Monday to Friday, with 30

Qualifications

• NVQ or ATA qualification in Vehicle Damage Assessment or equivalent.
• Significant experience as a VDA/Estimator within the motor industry.
• Proficiency in using Audatex software.
• Full UK Driving License.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work within a team.

Responsabilités

• Conduct detailed inspections of damaged vehicles, accurately assessing the extent of damage
• Prepare comprehensive repair estimates, utilising Audatex confidently
• Determine the most appropriate prescribed repair method
• Liaise effectively with insurance companies to agree repair scopes and costs
• Record and maintain manual and electronic estimates accurately
• Collaborate closely with technicians and other team members to ensure understanding of repair procedures
• Monitor repair progress and update clients and insurance companies accordingly
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and company procedures

Connaissances

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to meet deadlines

Teamwork

Formation

NVQ or ATA qualification in Vehicle Damage Assessment or equivalent

Outils

Audatex

Description du poste

Vehicle Damage Assessor vacancy in Wakefield, West Yorkshire!

Our client, a nationally recognised accident repair specialist, is seeking a highly experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor to join their team in Wakefield. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional to join a reputable company and further develop their career within the motor trade industry.

Benefits for the successful Vehicle Damage Assessor:

• - Basic salary of approximately £42,000
• - On-target earnings up to £48,000
• - Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with a half-hour break
• - 30 days holiday
• - Ongoing training and development programmes
• - Opportunity to work for a company with an excellent national reputation
• - Secure career prospects within an expanding business

Duties of the Vehicle Damage Assessor:

• - Conduct detailed inspections of damaged vehicles, accurately assessing the extent of damage
• - Prepare comprehensive repair estimates, utilising Audatex confidently
• - Determine the most appropriate prescribed repair method
• - Liaise effectively with insurance companies to agree repair scopes and costs
• - Record and maintain manual and electronic estimates accurately
• - Collaborate closely with technicians and other team members to ensure understanding of repair procedures
• - Monitor repair progress and update clients and insurance companies accordingly
• - Ensure compliance with industry standards and company procedures

Requirements of the Vehicle Damage Assessor:

• - NVQ or ATA qualification in Vehicle Damage Assessment or equivalent
• - Significant experience as a VDA/Estimator within the motor industry
• - Proficiency in using Audatex software
• - Ability to meet tight deadlines with high attention to detail
• - Full UK Driving License
• - Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team

If you are a highly capable Vehicle Damage Assessor looking for a new challenge within a successful, expanding organisation, this vacancy presents a superb opportunity. Our client values experience and offers a supportive environment for career progression.