Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA

Clear Automotive Recruitment Solutions Limited; Preston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in automotive roles seeks a Vehicle Damage Assessor in Preston. This is a permanent position in a busy accident repair centre, offering a salary between £45,000 and £47,000. Responsibilities include inspecting vehicles, assessing repair costs, and communicating with clients and repair teams. Candidates should have experience in accident repair and relevant qualifications such as ATA or NVQ Level 3.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Private healthcare plan

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy accident repair centre is advantageous.
• VDA / Vehicle Damage Assessor experience required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect damaged vehicles to assess damage and repair costs.
• Communicate effectively with customers and technical teams.
• Ensure repairs are authorized and properly documented.

Skills

Advanced user of Audatex

Experience in a body shop or accident repair environment

Education

ATA qualification or NVQ Level 3

Job description

Overview

Vehicle Damage Assessor in Preston. Permanent position working in a large accident repair centre. Salary £45,000 - £47,000. 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday, no weekends. 33 days annual leave, private healthcare plan, progression available, expanding company.

Responsibilities

• Inspect damaged vehicles and assess the full extent of the damage sustained, assess the cost of repair and time scales
• Identify the correct prescribed repair method
• Prepare computerised and manual estimates and accurately record these, maintaining up-to-date records of all estimates
• Obtain from insurers the authority 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
• Once authorisation is gained, liaise with body shop personnel to ensure they understand the prescribed repair method

Job Details

• VDA / Estimator / Vehicle Damage Assessor

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in a busy accident repair centre (advantage)
• ATA qualification or NVQ Level 3
• Advanced user of Audatex and thorough understanding of insurance repairs
• VDA / Vehicle Damage Assessor experience
• Experience in a body shop or accident repair environment
• IND123

How to Apply

If you would like to be considered for the ATA VDA / Vehicle Damage Assessor / Vehicle Estimator role, please send your CV to Rochelle at Clear Automotive or call on (phone number removed).

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