Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA

Clear Automotive Recruitment Solutions Limited; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive recruitment agency is seeking a Vehicle Damage Assessor in Barnsley. The position involves inspecting damaged vehicles, preparing estimates, and liaising with insurance companies. Candidates should have Audatex experience and ideally hold an ATA qualification. The role offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits, including a guaranteed yearly pay rise and a monthly bonus.

Benefits

Overtime paid at time and a half

Guaranteed yearly pay rises

Monthly bonus

Very attractive employer pension contribution

Industry-leading benefits package

33 days annual leave including bank holidays

Qualifications

• Audatex experience is essential.
• Experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor / Vehicle Estimator.
• ATA qualification would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Inspect damaged vehicles and assess the full extent of the damage.
• Identify the correct prescribed repair method.
• Prepare computerized and manual estimates and accurately record them.
• Obtain authority from insurance companies to proceed with repair.
• Communicate effectively with customers and technicians to ensure understanding.
• Ensure that any amendment to repair work is authorized by the insurance company.
• Liaise with body shop personnel to ensure they understand the repair method.

Skills

Audatex experience

Experience as a VDA

Education

ATA qualification

Job description

Overview

Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA – Barnsley. Salary: £41,000 OTE £60,000. Excellent benefits package on offer in addition to the following terms:

• Permanent position, 40 hours a week, 7:00am – 4:30pm
• Overtime paid at time and a half after 40 hours (unlimited overtime)
• 1 in 4 Saturday mornings (paid as overtime)
• Guaranteed yearly pay rises
• Monthly bonus
• Very attractive employer pension contribution
• Industry-leading benefits package, electric car scheme, enhanced benefits
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, rising with service

For more information, please call Rochelle on (phone number removed).

Responsibilities

• Inspect damaged vehicles and assess the full extent of the damage sustained, estimate repair costs and time scales
• Identify the correct prescribed repair method
• Prepare computerised and manual estimates and accurately record them, maintaining up-to-date records of all estimates
• Obtain authority from insurance companies to proceed with repair and confirm the cost of the repair
• Communicate effectively with customers, engineers and technicians to ensure understanding of correct vehicle repair methodology
• Ensure that any amendment to repair work is authorised by the insurance company
• VDA / Vehicle Damage assessor – once authorisation is gained, liaise with body shop personnel to ensure they understand the prescribed repair method

Job Experience / Qualifications

• Audatex experience is essential
• Experience as a VDA / Vehicle Estimator
• ATA qualification would be an advantage

How to apply

If you would like to be considered for this position, please call Rochelle at Clear Automotive on (phone number removed) or email your CV for an immediate interview.

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