Vehicle Damage AssessorHookWe're well into 2025 and excited to be focusing on opening another new site. Hook is up next, and we're looking for someone ready to help drive its success.Now is your chance to join a brand-new team and play a key role in the growth of a dynamic, expanding company that values its people.What’s in it for you?We reward our team for their expertise, dedication, and drive. Here’s what we offer:Competitive Salary + Team Performance Bonus28 days holiday (including bank holidays)Length of service awardsHealthcare Cash Plan (including Gym and shopping discounts)Employee Assistance ProgrammeCelebration Day (to use as you wish to celebrate a significant day in your life)Car Insurance discount with LVEmployee PensionEmployee Engagement Budget (money to go out as a team and have fun!)Access to Mental Health First AidersCycle to Work SchemeRefer a Friend SchemeEquipment Purchase schemeLife AssuranceAs a Vehicle Damage Assessor, you will produce accurate invoices and estimates to meet all required SLA Cost Control, to maintain effective control of estimating costs in line with budget objectives.Responsibilities of a Vehicle Damage Assessor will include:Ensure the efficient and profitable costing of each repairProduce timely and accurate invoices and estimates of each repair to meet key to key and lifecycle target requirement. – timescale etc.Maintain effective control of invoicing costs in line with partners budget objectivesSupport each site, wherever necessary, to ensure smooth site level operation and maintain high customer service (total loss’s, estimates etc)Carry out initial parts assessments (IPA’s) to reduce key to key & lifecycle times and maintain high customer serviceResponsible for ensuring all repair methodology is in line with BS10125 standardsComply with any reasonable directive from the management teamIdentify cases that have not complied with ABL ethos and cases that have shown loss of profit and feed back to managementSupport with quality of repair complaints where necessaryIdentify and handle any total loss cases as applicable to SLA requirementsSkills and experience required as a Vehicle Damage Assessor:Technical skills, knowledge and experience of body and paint repair in the retail Accident and Repair industryTechnical and estimating experienceTo attain ATA accreditation if required by the companyKnowledge of current estimating systems i.e. Audatex, GlassmatixKnowledge of E-scribe, Glass’s evaluator, Ezi methods or otherGood negotiation skillsAudatex Gold annual trainingAre a team player with a can do attitudeHave cultural and organisational knowledgeHave technical skills, knowledge and experience of body and paint repair in the retail motor industryHave up-to-date knowledge of vehicle legislation, consumer legislation and trade practicesJoining our team at ABL1 Touch means becoming part of a dynamic organisation that values its employees and provides opportunities for professional growth. We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and a supportive work environment.ABL 1 Touch are committed to growing and maintaining a diverse team and an inclusive work environment. Our goal is to develop inclusive work activities and projects that bring together people with different experiences and backgrounds. Through this we aim to make sure everyone can be at their best at work.We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process please contact us at workforus@abl1touch.com