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 (phone number removed)
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 advantageIND123
If you would like to be considered for this position, please call Rochelle at Clear Automotive on (phone number removed) or email your CV for an immediate interview.
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