Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA

Clear Automotive; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An automotive industry leader in Newark on Trent is seeking an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA). You will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality damage assessments and repair estimates. This permanent position offers a competitive salary of up to £50,000, enhanced sick pay, and opportunities for professional development. Join a forward-thinking team and make a real impact in the vehicle repair industry.

Benefits

Financial planning app allowing early wages access

Enhanced sick pay

29 days annual leave including bank holidays

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor / Vehicle Estimator.
• Proven ability to assess and evaluate vehicle damage.

Responsibilities

• Inspect damaged vehicles and assess the full extent of damage.
• Prepare computerized and manual estimates accurately.
• Communicate effectively with customers and insurance companies.

Skills

Audatex experience

Knowledge of EV/Hybrid

Panel Beater

Bodyshop Technician

Vehicle Paint Sprayer

Job description

Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA - De-Fleet

Long Bennington

UP to £50,000

• Large automotive De-Fleet site
• Permanent position, 42.5 hours per week
• Financial planning app - Access up to 30% of your wages in advance every month
• Enhanced Sick pay
• 29 days annual leave (inc bank holidays) academy, IMI and ATA training
• Immediate interviews available
• Current booked holidays will be honoured

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Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA

Our client is offering a standout opportunity for a talented and experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA) to become a vital part of a leading de-fleet site in Newark.

This isn't just another job - it's your chance to join a forward-thinking team at the forefront of the vehicle repair industry. You'll play a crucial role in delivering precision damage assessments, creating accurate repair estimates using cutting-edge systems, and ensuring every vehicle is restored to the highest possible standard of safety and quality.

Your expertise will directly shape the customer experience and reinforce the business's stellar reputation for excellence, craftsmanship, and trust. If you're looking for a role where your skills are valued, your input makes a real impact, and your career can truly thrive - this is it!!

Job Details: Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA

• Working in a fast paced environment, you will inspect damaged vehicles and assess the full extent of the damage sustained, assess the cost of repair and time scales
• Experienced in identifying the correct prescribed repair method
• To prepare computerised and manual estimates and to accurately record these, maintaining up-to-date records of all estimates
• To obtain from insurance companies authority to proceed with repair to a vehicle and to confirm the cost of the repair
• To communicate effectively with customers, engineers and technicians to ensure understanding of correct vehicle repair methodology
• To ensure that any amendment to repair work is authorised by the insurance company

Job Experience: Vehicle Damage Assessor

• Audatex experience is essential.
• Experience as a VDA / Vehicle Estimator, ideally with EV / Hybrid knowledge and practice

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We are also looking for candidates with the following skill sets: Panel Beater, Panel Technician, Bodyshop MET, Bodyshop Mechanic, Vehicle Painter, Vehicle Paint Sprayer, Vehicle Prepper, Paint Prepper, Bodyshop Technicians, Accident repair, Vehicle body repair, coach builder, VDA, Vehicle Damage Assessor, Bodyshop Estimator, Vehicle Technician, Workshop Controller, Bodyshop Controller, SMART Repairer and Bodyshop Managers.