Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA / Vehicle Estimator
Ref - 80585
- Paying up to £45,000 basic salary depending on experience
- 40 Hours per week, Monday to Friday 7.00am to 4.00pm with 1 hour unpaid breaks
- 25 days holidays plus bank holidays
- Company pension
- Excellent benefits and rewards packages
- Income protection with access to GP and medical advice
- Permanent role
Overview:
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor / Vehicle Accident Damage Estimator to join an established Accident Repair Centre in the Castleford 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 Responsibilities:
1. Undertake the inspection of accident damaged vehicles, assessing the full extent of the damage, costs of repair, and time frames.
2. Ensure compliance with work providers' menu pricing schedules and repair methodologies for each contract.
3. Work within guidelines to ensure that workflow volume meets targets.
4. Use computerised estimating systems.
5. Liaise regularly with insurance and accident management companies regarding updates or queries related to jobs.
6. Contact customers to provide updates.
Minimum Requirements:
1. Experience using estimating software (ideally Audatex).
2. ATA is advantageous but not essential.
3. Ensure customer expectations are met and demonstrate great service skills.
If you want to hear more about the Estimator / Vehicle Damage Assessor role, please send us your CV by clicking apply now or by contacting Richard on 07590309374 / richard@holtautomotive.co.uk to discuss further. #J-18808-Ljbffr