Vehicle Damage Assessor/Estimator required in Cardiff.
1. Starting salary up to £36,000 per annum which is negotiable based on experience.
2. Access to a bonus scheme after your probation period, worth circa £200 per month.
3. Monday to Friday 8:30am-5:00pm with no weekends required.
4. Great opportunity to work with an independent accident repair specialist in the region.
Our client, an independently ran automotive accident repair group established throughout South Wales, are currently looking to recruit an experienced and professional Vehicle Damage Assessor/Estimator to join their busy bodyshop in Cardiff.
Reporting to the Bodyshop Manager, your main purpose will be to carry out estimates as specified by insurers/customers ensuring that the vehicle repair can be carried out efficiently and that by doing so a satisfactory profit margin can be generated.
Some Of The Duties Include:
5. To prepare manual and computerised estimates efficiently and ensure that it conforms to the requirements laid down by the insurance company/customer in order that customer care/satisfaction standards are maintained at all times.
6. To maintain a file of all estimates undertaken making sure that all work that is not automatically authorised is clearly identified. Ensure that any such work does not commence until authorisation is gained, following-up any unauthorised estimates and reporting reasons.
7. Once authorisation has been gained liaise with the body shop personnel and make sure that they understand fully the work to be done as per the estimate. Alternately communicate to the Bodyshop if, by agreement with the insurance company, the vehicle is deemed a “total loss”.
8. To be aware of and adhere to all Health and Safety regulations and policies applicable to your position and working environment.
In order to be eligible for this Vehicle Damage Assessor/Estimator position, you will hold strong and successful experience in vehicle estimating and ideally be Audatex trained/qualified. Automotive Technical Accreditation (ATA), experience with the Autoflow Bodyshop Management System, and manufacturer training would be advantageous but is non-essential to our client. A UK driving license with minimal points is essential however.
What's in it for you? For your hard work as a Vehicle Damage Assessor/Estimator, our client is offering:
9. Starting salary up to £36,000 per annum which is negotiable based on experience.
10. Access to a bonus scheme after your probation period, worth circa £200 per month.
11. Overtime as and when available paid additionally.
12. 20 days annual leave plus the 8 bank holidays.
13. Full in-house training provided.
14. Great opportunity to work with an independent accident repair specialist in the region.
15. Working hours are Monday to Friday 8:30am-5:00pm. No weekends are required.
If you are interested in hearing more about this Vehicle Damage Assessor / Estimator role, or any other roles in the Cardiff area, please contact our office and speak to Harry Woodcock.
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