Vehicle Damage Assessor Estimator

Drive Recruiting; England; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Vehicle Damage Assessor to join a skilled team in Southampton. The role involves inspecting vehicle damage, preparing cost estimates for insurance, and ensuring all repairs are authorized. Offering a full-time role with a salary up to £45,000 and achievable bonuses. Strong communication and estimation skills required.

Qualifications

• Ability to inspect damaged vehicles and record details accurately.
• Proficient in creating estimates using the correct programs or manually.
• Effective communication with insurance companies and body shops.

Responsibilities

• Calculate costs and prepare estimates for insurance approval.
• Maintain communication with the body shop regarding repairs.
• Ensure all necessary repairs are authorized.

Skills

Vehicle inspection

Cost estimation

Communication

Job description

Overview

Our client is looking for a Vehicle Damage Assessor to join their highly skilled and welcoming team in Southampton.

Responsibilities

• Calculate costs accurately and inspect damage on vehicles, and prepare estimates to send to insurance companies for approval to proceed with the work.
• Maintain constant communication with the body shop to stay up to date on repairs being done and completed.

What we are offering

• Full time/Permanent
• Monday - Friday
• 8.00am - 5pm; Flexible hours offered
• Basic Salary: Up to £45,000
• Achievable bonus

Qualification / Requirements

• To inspect damaged vehicles and record all details specifically.
• To create estimates on the correct programmes or manually calculate costs.
• Calculate costs and estimates for insurance companies to confirm.
• Ensure all repairs needed are authorised by the insurance company.
• Communicate with the body shop to indicate what work is needed.
• Work to improve profits for the company.
• Work to specific deadlines.

If you feel like you have the right credentials for the job above, we would love to hear from you.