Vehicle Damage Assessor
Milton Keynes
Ref: VA2171
#TEC2
Benefits
1. Competitive salary plus performance related bonus
2. 29 days holiday including public holidays plus additional days with service
3. Pension contributions
4. Referral bonus scheme
5. Enhanced parental leave
6. Enhanced sick pay
7. Talk to us about flexible working
8. VIP Awards – colleague recognition scheme
9. Cycle to work scheme
10. Benefits App – virtual GP appointments, employee assistance programme (EAP), cycle to work, high street discounts, discounted vehicle maintenance & repairs and so much more!
11. Steer Academy provides accredited ongoing training – paid for by the business
12. Opportunities for career progression
We are seeking an experienced VDA to join us at our new Milton Keynes site!
We are a leading automotive repair business, with a reputation for providing high-quality service and customer satisfaction. Due to continued business growth, we have an exciting opportunity to join the team at our new, state of the art bodyshop in Milton Keynes. We are seeking an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA) to join our dynamic team and ensure accurate, professional assessments for a wide range of vehicles, including electric and hybrid vehicles.
About the Job
As a VDA Estimator with Steer Automotive Group, your primary responsibility will be to assess vehicle damage, utilising Audatex to calculate costings and the time required to complete necessary repairs accurately and professionally. You will regularly liaise with insurance engineers and customers, creating precise damage assessments in accordance with BSI PAS 10125 standards and using the correct repair methods.
Key Responsibilities:
13. Assess a wide range of vehicles, including electric and hybrid vehicles, and use Audatex to calculate accurate repair costings and time requirements.
14. Liaise regularly with insurance engineers and customers.
15. Create precise damage assessments to BSI PAS 10125 standards, using correct repair methods.
16. Plan your workload effectively to ensure vehicles are repaired to the agreed service level agreements (SLA’s).
17. Carry out work in accordance with manufacturers' specifications.
18. Maintain high standards in a fast-paced environment.
19. Work independently with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively within a team.
20. Be flexible in your approach and continually strive for high standards with customer satisfaction in mind.
About You
We are looking for an experienced VDA, with extensive working knowledge of estimating large scale damage costs for accident repair.
You will be:
21. Confident in using Audatex for assessments.
22. Experience and training in estimating damage costs for all types of vehicles, including hybrid and electric.
23. Able to plan and prioritise your workload effectively.
24. Capable of working to a high standard in a fast-paced environment.
25. Able to adhere to manufacturers' specifications.
26. Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
27. Flexible in your approach and committed to achieving high standards with a focus on customer satisfaction.
Ideally, you will hold an ATA qualification in Estimating, and we are happy supporting its renewal and your continued training and development.
What We Offer
28. Competitive salary and benefits package.
29. Ongoing training and development opportunities.
30. A supportive and friendly working environment.
31. The chance to work with a leading company in the automotive industry.
If you are an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.