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Vehicle Damage Assessor

Vehicle Damage Assessor

Holt Automotive RecruitmentSunderland, UK
30+ days ago
Salary
£45,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA / Vehicle Estimator :

  • Salary : up to £45,000 plus bonus
  • Hours : Monday to Friday
  • Benefits : 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension, multiple discounts plus much more.
  • Permanent role

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor / Vehicle Accident Damage Estimator to join an established Accident Repair Centre in the Sunderland area.

This is NOT a trainee role, to be considered for this role you must be currently working in an accident repair centre in an identical role or have done so in the last 3 years.

You must have working experience of Audatex (or similar estimating software) and ideally hold an ATA VDA.

Key role and responsibilities as an Estimator / Vehicle Damage Assessor :

  • You will undertake the inspection of accident damaged vehicles, assessing the full extent of the damage, costs of repair and time frames.
  • You will ensure our work providers menu pricing schedules and repair methodologies and key information for each contract is being adhered too on each job.
  • You will work within our guidelines to ensure that the workflow volume meets targets.
  • Use computerised estimating systems.
  • Liaise regularly with insurance and accident management companies with any updates or queries relating to relevant jobs.
  • Contact customers to provide updates
  • Minimum requirements as an Estimator / Vehicle Damage Assessor :

  • Must have experience using estimating software (ideally Audatex)
  • ATA is advantageous but not essential
  • Ensure customer expectations are met and demonstrate great service skills