Overview
Vehicle Damage Assessor in Preston. Permanent position working in a large accident repair centre. Salary £45,000 - £47,000. 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday, no weekends. 33 days annual leave, private healthcare plan, progression available, expanding company.
Responsibilities
* Inspect damaged vehicles and assess the full extent of the damage sustained, assess the cost of repair and time scales
* Identify the correct prescribed repair method
* Prepare computerised and manual estimates and accurately record these, maintaining up-to-date records of all estimates
* Obtain from insurers the authority to proceed with repair and confirm the cost of the repair
* Communicate effectively with customers, engineers and technicians to ensure understanding of correct vehicle repair methodology
* Ensure that any amendment to repair work is authorised by the insurance company
* Once authorisation is gained, liaise with body shop personnel to ensure they understand the prescribed repair method
Job Details
* VDA / Estimator / Vehicle Damage Assessor
Qualifications & Experience
* Experience in a busy accident repair centre (advantage)
* ATA qualification or NVQ Level 3
* Advanced user of Audatex and thorough understanding of insurance repairs
* VDA / Vehicle Damage Assessor experience
* Experience in a body shop or accident repair environment
* IND123
How to Apply
If you would like to be considered for the ATA VDA / Vehicle Damage Assessor / Vehicle Estimator role, please send your CV to Rochelle at Clear Automotive or call on (phone number removed).
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