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Motor Bodies Weston Ltd currently has a vacancy for a Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA)/Parts Controller
Salary Dependent upon experience £33,000 - £40,000 plus opportunity to earn bonus
Full Time/ 40 hours a week with an hour unpaid lunch break 8.00 – 5.00pm
We currently have a vacancy for a dynamic and highly organised VDA and parts controller top join our accident repair centre. This dual-focused role is critical to our workshop efficiency, requiring you to produce accurate repair estimates while managing the end to end parts procurement process. Ideally you should have a experience in a similar role and hold a valid ATA VDA qualification.
The Successful Candidate Will
Duties
Have a good understanding of modern repair techniques on a variety of vehicle makes and models.
Be capable of inspecting and assessing damaged vehicles.
Prepare accurate estimates and safe repair methods using computerised estimating systems such as Audatex and Thatcham Escribe data.
Be conversant with Bodyshop management systems.
Negotiate with customers and engineers to agree repair costings and any additional supplementary work required.
Keep customers updated during the repair process.
Produce workshop job schedules whilst liaising regularly with workshop staff to update the repair process.
Liaise with parts supplier to ensure correct parts are ordered and delivered.
Excellent communication skills as the majority of authorisations are negotiated remotely.
Overseeing the workshop productivity and efficiencies
High level of personal and professional integrity.
Identify, order and track all parts required for repairs, ensuring minimal downtime for the workshop. xlqdzyr
Qualifications
Proven experience in Estimating and customer service, preferably holding a current ATA and relevant qualification.
Experience of leadership
Proficiency in workshop management systems
Attention to detail
We also provide access to several employee benefits including: 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
Holiday entitlement increased after every 5 years' service Death in Service Benefit
Location: Weston-super-Mare, England