Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA in Whitland

Clear Automotive Recruitment Solutions Limited; Whitland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable Accident Repair Centre in Whitland seeks an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA to join their team. The role involves inspecting damaged vehicles, assessing repair costs, and preparing detailed estimates. Candidates should have Audatex experience and a solid background in the accident repair industry, with strong communication skills to liaise with customers and technicians. A permanent position with a competitive salary of £40,000 - £50,000 along with an excellent benefits package is offered.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

29 days annual leave

Immediate interviews available

Performance related bonus

Qualifications

• Experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor or Estimator.
• Strong accident repair background is necessary.
• Competency in assessing vehicle damage and repair costs.

Responsibilities

• Inspect damaged vehicles and assess repair costs and time scales.
• Prepare computerized and manual estimates, maintaining up-to-date records.
• Communicate effectively with customers and body shop personnel on repair methodologies.

Skills

Audatex experience

Vehicle Estimator experience

ATA qualification

Job description

Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA

Whitland

40,000 - 50,000

Excellent benefits package on offer in addition to:

• Permanent position, Monday to Friday
• Reputable Accident Repair Centre
• Fantastic performance related bonus
• 29 days annual leave (inc bank holidays) academy, IMI and ATA training
• Immediate interviews
• Current booked holidays will be honoured

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

Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor with a strong accident repair background to join an BSI Accident repair centre in Whitland.

Our client promotes a working environment that focusses on quality repairs. With the latest equipment and immaculate workshop, this company offer a role which is comparably different to competitors in the area.

This position is for a skilled VDA / Estimator and requires an experienced candidate who can work competently on Audatex and has a background in the accident repair industry.

Job Details: Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA

• To inspect damaged vehicles and assess the full extent of the damage sustained, assess the cost of repair and time scales
• To identify 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
• VDA / Vehicle Damage assessor - Once authorisation has been gained, to liaise with the body shop personnel and make sure that they understand fully the prescribed repair method

Job Experience: Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA / Estimator

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

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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