Vehicle Damage Assessor / Assistant Bodyshop Manager
Leominster
£45,000 - £50,000
* Permanent position working in a large accident repair centre
* Well established site
* 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday, No Weekends
* 33 days annual leave, private Healthcare plan, progression available, expanding company.
* 3 Cars a day
Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA (Opportunity to develop into assistant manager) - We are recruiting for an experienced VDA for a small but well-established accident repair centre in Leominster, who are part of a larger group and offer fantastic progression opportunities.
This is a smaller site that requires a VDA who is happy to also support in the management on the site alongside the Bodyshop manager.
Job Details: Vehicle Damage Assessor / Assistant Bodyshop Manager
* Inspect damaged vehicles and assess the full extent of the damage sustained, assess the cost of repair and time scales.
* Identify the correct prescribed repair method.
* Prepare computerized 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.
* Progress into an Assistant Bodyshop Manager position while carrying out some estimates.
* Liaise with body shop personnel once authorization has been gained to ensure they understand the prescribed repair method.
Job Experience: The Successful Vehicle Damage Assessor / Assistant Bodyshop Manager 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.
* Potentially some management experience but not essential.
* Experience in a body shop or accident repair environment.
If you would like to be considered for the ATA VDA / Vehicle Damage Assessor / Vehicle Estimator job role then please send your CV to Rochelle at Clear Automotive or call on (phone number removed).
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