Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA Washington, Sunderland £37,000 - £41,000 Permanent position, Monday to Friday only Reputable Accident Repair Centre 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 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 Washington, Newcastle. 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 IND123 If you would like to be considered for this position, please call Rochelle at Clear Automotive on or email your CV for an immediate interview. We are also looking for candidates with the following skill sets: Panel Beater, Panel Technician, Bodyshop MET, Bodyshop Mechanic, Vehicle Painter, Vehicle Paint Sprayer, Vehicle Prepper, Paint Prepper, Bodyshop Technicians, Accident repair, Vehicle body repair, coach builder, VDA, Vehicle Damage Assessor, Bodyshop Estimator, Vehicle Technician, Workshop Controller, Bodyshop Controller, SMART Repairer and Bodyshop Managers.