Vehicle Damage Assessor

Holt Recruitment Ltd, Newcastle upon Tyne

Vehicle Damage Assessor

£45000 per annum

Holt Recruitment Ltd, Newcastle upon Tyne

  • Full time
  • Permanent

Posted 6 days ago, 27 Nov | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: 25-12-2024 (In 21 days)

job Ref: V-88121

Full Job Description

 

 

Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA / Vehicle Estimator:

 

Ref - 88121

 

  • Paying up to £45,000 basic salary depending on experience
  • 40 hour week, Monday to Friday 8.30 - 5
  • 25 days holidays plus bank holidays
  • Company pension
  • Permanent role
 

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor / Vehicle Accident Damage Estimator to join an established Accident Repair Centre in the Newcastle 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 role and responsibilities as an Estimator / Vehicle Damage Assessor:

 

  • You will undertake the inspection of accident damaged vehicles, assessing the full extent of the damage, costs of repair and time frames.
  • You will ensure our work providers menu pricing schedules and repair methodologies and key information for each contract is being adhered too on each job.
  • You will work within our guidelines to ensure that the workflow volume meets targets.
  • Use computerised estimating systems.
  • Liaise regularly with insurance and accident management companies with any updates or queries relating to relevant jobs.
  • Contact customers to provide updates

Minimum requirements as an Estimator / Vehicle Damage Assessor:


•   Must have experience using estimating software (ideally Audatex)
•   ATA is advantageous but not essential
•   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 / richard@holtautomotive.co.uk to discuss further.

 

Estimator / Vehicle Damage Assessor – £45,000 – Newcastle – Bodyshop

 

VDA, Vehicle Damage Assessor, Vehicle Estimator