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Vehicle Damage Assessor Job in Newport

Newport
Newport
Vehicle Damage Assessor, Accident Repair Centre
£40000 - £45000 per annum
148764
Vehicle Damage Assessor/Estimator - Newport.
  • Salary: Between £40-45,000 per annum, pending experience, plus a profit-based bonus scheme.
  • Hours: Monday to Friday 7:30am-5:00pm
  • Benefits: In-house and Audatex training provided where required, great salary and more! 
Our client, an independent accident repair centre, is currently looking to recruit an experienced and professional Vehicle Damage Assessor/Estimator to join their busy bodyshop in Newport.

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.
  • To prepare manual and computerised estimates efficiently and ensure that they conform to the requirements laid down by the insurance company/customer so that customer care/satisfaction standards are maintained at all times.
  • To maintain a file of all estimates undertaken, making sure that all work that is not automatically authorised is identified. Ensure that any such work does not commence until authorisation is gained, following up on any unauthorised estimates and reporting reasons.
  • Once authorisation has been gained, liaise with the body shop personnel and make sure that they fully understand 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 for this VDA position, you will ideally hold strong and successful experience in vehicle estimating and ideally be Audatex trained/qualified. Automotive Technical Accreditation (ATA), experience with the Autoflow Bodyshop Management System, and manufacturer training would be advantageous but are non-essential to our client. Our client is also willing to consider individuals who are looking to progress from an Automotive Paint or Panel technician role. A UK driving licence 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 £40-45,000 per annum plus a profit-based bonus scheme.
  • 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays) rising to 33 days over the length of service.
  • Access to further training/development programmes.
  • Various additional benefits, including a pension scheme, staff purchase discounts, and access to discounts for hundreds of online and high street retailers.
  • Fantastic long-term career development prospects with a large automotive accident repair group established across the whole of the UK.
  • Working hours are Monday to Friday, 7:30am-5:00pm.
Contact Harry Thaxton-Woodcock, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Newport and the surrounding areas, today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.

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