Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA
Penrith
£45,000
* Permanent position for a new bodyshop!!
* 42.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday, No Weekends
* 33 days annual leave, private Healthcare plan, progression available, expanding company.
Vehicle Damage Assessor / Bodyshop Estimator - We are recruiting for an experienced VDA for a well-established accident repair group who are opening a new site in Penrith.
You will be joining a business that is always striving for excellent customer service and an employer who values their employees. Specialising in damaged vehicles, this is an opportunity to work with one of the Midlands' most respected accident repair groups.
This position for a VDA / Vehicle Damage Assessor / Estimator requires an experienced candidate who can use Audatex for the role. An ATA VDA qualification would be a distinct advantage.
Job Details: VDA / Estimator / Vehicle Damage Assessor
* 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.
* Prepare computerised and manual estimates and accurately record these, maintaining up-to-date records of all estimates.
* Obtain from insurance companies authority to proceed with repair to a vehicle and confirm the cost of the repair.
* Communicate effectively with customers, engineers, and technicians to ensure understanding of correct vehicle repair methodology.
* Ensure that any amendments to repair work are authorised by the insurance company.
* Once authorisation has been gained, liaise with body shop personnel and ensure they understand fully the prescribed repair method.
Job Experience: The Successful ATA VDA / Estimator / Vehicle Damage Assessor will have:
* Experience in a busy accident repair centre would be a great advantage for the VDA role.
* ATA qualification or NVQ Level 3.
* Must be an advanced user of Audatex and have a thorough understanding of insurance repairs.
* VDA / Vehicle Damage Assessor experience.
If you would like to be considered for the ATA VDA / Vehicle Damage Assessor / Vehicle Estimator job role, please send your CV to Rochelle at Clear Automotive or call on 07808841875.
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