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Vehicle Damage Assessor Job in Swindon

Wiltshire
Swindon
Vehicle Damage Assessor, Accident Repair Centre
£40000 - £43600 per annum
132003
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Vehicle Damage Assessor/Estimator required in Swindon.
  • Starting salary up to £40,000 per annum pending experience/current earnings.
  • Access to profit based bonus scheme of up to £300 per month.
  • 40 hour working week Monday to Friday with flexibility on start and finish times
  • Opportunity to work in a growing business!
Our client, one of the UK’s largest comprehensive automotive accident repairers, are currently looking to recruit an experienced and professional Vehicle Damage Assessor/Estimator to join one of their centres in Swindon.

Reporting to the Bodyshop Manager, your main purpose will be to carry out estimates as specified by insurers/customers ensuring that the vehicle repair can be carried out efficiently and that by doing so a satisfactory profit margin can be generated.

Responsibilities will include: 
  • To prepare manual and computerised estimates efficiently and ensure that it conforms to the requirements laid down by the insurance company/customer in order that customer care/satisfaction standards are always maintained.
  • To maintain a file of all estimates undertaken making sure that all work that is not automatically authorised is clearly identified. Ensure that any such work does not commence until authorisation is gained, following-up any unauthorised estimates and reporting reasons.
  • Once authorisation has been gained liaise with the body shop personnel and make sure that they understand fully the work to be done as per the estimate. Alternately communicate to the Bodyshop if, by agreement with the insurance company, the vehicle is deemed a “total loss”.
  • To be aware of and adhere to all Health and Safety regulations and policies applicable to your position and working environment.
To be eligible, you will hold strong and successful experience in vehicle estimating and be Audatex trained/qualified. Automotive Technical Accreditation (ATA), experience with the Autoflow Bodyshop Management System, and manufacturer training would be advantageous but is non-essential to our client. A UK driving license with minimal points is essential however.

What's in it for you? For your hard work as a Vehicle Damage Assessor/Estimator, our client is offering:
  • Starting salary up to £40,000 per annum pending experience/current earnings.
  • Access to profit based bonus scheme of up to £300 per month, + an uncapped retail upsell bonus providing unlimited earnings! (£500+ per month is realistic) 
  • Overtime subject to availability paid at standard rate. 
  • 23 days annual leave plus the 8 bank holidays.
  • Various additional benefits including a cycle to work scheme, pension scheme, life assurance, retailer discounts, and a generous salary sacrifice car scheme amongst others. 
  • Access to industry leading training and development.
  • Access to ATA training if required. 
  • Fantastic long-term career prospects/job security with a large multi-site business that is itself part of a larger company. 
  • 40 hour working week monday to Friday with flexibility on start and finish times. 
If this Vehicle Damage Assessor/Estimator vacancy interests you or if you would like to find out about other Motor Trade Jobs in Swindon, please contact Hamish Lowrie at Perfect Placement now!

Our team of Automotive Recruitment Consultants all share a passion for finding our job seekers the best jobs in the Automotive Industry. So, if you are looking to improve your career and want to hear about more Motor Trade Jobs in your local area, please contact us today.
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