Vehicle Damage Assessor / / Estimator required in Wednesbury Basic up to £42,000 OTE £48,000 40 hour week This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading group with plenty of opportunities for career development on the job! For your hard work as a Vehicle Damage Assessor / Estimator, the successful applicant will get the following: Competive Basic salary (Up to £42,000) Bonus (£48,000) 9% employer contributed pension 50% off home, motor and pet insurance plus free travel insurance and breakdown cover Additional optional Health and Dental insurance The EV car scheme allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax-efficient way. Generous holidays Buy as you earn share scheme Employee discounts and cashback Plus many more As a Vehicle Damage Assessor / Estimator your duties will include: You will work within site guidelines to ensure the workflow of job cards to meet the volume targets and identify fast track repairs, ensure parts orders are accurate and follow purchase procedures You will be constantly reviewing repair methodologies to ensure all repairs are cost- effective You will collaborate with the policyholder and Direct Line Group engineering functions where vehicles are borderline repairable or beyond economical repair Provide service level agreements, ensuring customers are contacted regarding repairs and non-related damage and where applicable agree amended repair hours with the workshop leadership teams and technicians You will be accountable for Health and Safety regulations, company health and safety procedures appropriate to role You will achieve and maintain and embed all "standard methodology" and "lean activities" as instructed by business strategy. To become a Vehicle Damage Assessor / Estimator, you'll typically need to have the following qualifications, skills, and experience: Experience of vehicle repair methods Knowledge of Thatcham repair methods, Audatex and ATA qualification You will ensure you achieve company and personal targets. Ideally minimum of 3 years experience in the role Have a working knowledge of estimating costs for large-scale damages Have experience and confidence in using Audatex. Knowledge of Automotive systems and components Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent attention to detail Good communication and customer service skills Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines Proficiency in using computer software for estimating and invoicing purposes A relevant qualification, such as an NVQ or City and Guilds in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or a related field would be beneficial If you are interested in this fantastic Vehicle Damage Assessor / Estimator opportunity and want to hear more about other roles in the West Midlands area, contact Archie Lawson at Perfect Placement today. He helps job seekers develop their careers in the Motor Trade. At Perfect Placement, we're not just any recruitment agency - we're passionate about connecting job seekers with their dream careers in the exciting world of the motor trade, contact us today for your next Motor Trade Job