Vehicle Damage Assessor

Additional Resources Ltd; Motherwell; On-site; ZAR 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established vehicle repair organization is seeking a qualified Vehicle Damage Assessor to produce accurate vehicle damage assessments and estimates. You will prepare repair estimates, manage parts ordering, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of experience and preferably relevant certifications like IMI Accreditation. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £40,000, with OTE up to £46,000 and various benefits, including flexible working and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Potential site bonus opportunities

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension contributions

Health cash plan

Referral and long-service reward schemes

Cycle to work scheme

High street discounts

On-site parking

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in Vehicle Damage Assessing.
• Has worked as a Vehicle Damage Assessor or similar role.
• Ability to guide non-qualified technicians.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed repair estimates for clients and insurance.
• Order and check vehicle parts for accuracy and delivery.
• Maintain records of estimates and required authorisations.
• Liaise with repair personnel for work completion adherence.
• Follow health and safety policies and organisational rules.
• Assist with tasks requested by senior management.

Skills

Vehicle Damage Assessing

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Independent work

Education

IMI Accreditation

Audatex qualification

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Vehicle Damage Assessor to join a well-established network of vehicle repair specialists providing high-quality vehicle repair services and estimates for a broad range of clients.

As a Vehicle Damage Assessor, you will be responsible for producing accurate vehicle damage assessments and estimates to support efficient repairs and client satisfaction.

This full-time role offers a salary of £40,000 (Negotiable), OTE up to £46,000 and benefits.

You will be responsible for

• Preparing detailed manual and computerised repair estimates in line with client and insurance requirements.
• Ordering vehicle parts correctly, ensuring timely and accurate delivery, and checking for suitability and authenticity.
• Maintaining clear records of all estimates, identifying any work that requires authorisation before proceeding.
• Liaising with repair personnel to ensure work is completed according to the estimate or, where applicable, coordinating on total loss vehicles.
• Adhering to health and safety procedures and organisational policies.
• Assisting with other reasonable tasks as required by senior management.

What we are looking for

• Previously worked as a Vehicle Damage Assessor, Bodyshop Estimator, Vehicle Assessoror in a similar role.
• Proven experience of at least 3 years in Vehicle Damage Assessing.
• IMI Accreditation is preferred; candidates with lapsed qualifications may complete a skills assessment.
• Ideally have Audatex qualification.
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance to non-qualified technicians.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

What's on offer

• Competitive salary
• Potential site bonus opportunities.
• Generous holiday entitlement, including public holidays.
• Pension contributions
• Health cash plan.
• Referral and long-service reward schemes.
• Cycle to work scheme
• High street discounts.
• On-site parking
• Flexible working environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Vehicle Damage Assessor to join a reputable organisation and progress their career.

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