Vehicle Damage Assessor Job In Plymouth

An exciting opportunity is available for a skilled Vehicle Damage Assessor to join a busy accident repair operation in Plymouth, Devon. Working closely with the General Manager, this Vehicle Damage Assessor position offers a competitive salary of £40,000, an OTE of £45,000 and the opportunity to earn additional team bonuses.

Benefits

Competitive salary of £40,000, plus OTE of £45,000
Team and site bonus opportunities
30 days’ holiday, including public holidays, with additional days awarded for length of service
Pension contributions
Recommend a friend technician bonus incentive
Long service awards
Colleague recognition scheme
Health cash plan to help with medical costs
Rewards platform offering high street discounts
Cycle to work scheme
Monday to Friday working hours, 8.00am to 5.00pm, with a 30-minute lunch break

Duties

Prepare accurate manual and computerised vehicle damage estimates in line with insurer and customer requirements
Ensure estimates reflect repair feasibility, technical and safety standards, quality expectations and business profitability
Maintain accurate records of all estimates and identify work requiring authorisation before repairs commence
Liaise with insurers and customers to obtain authorisation and follow up unauthorised estimates
Order parts according to the estimate, checking specifications, quantities and delivery times
Verify whether parts are genuine, non-genuine or reconditioned and used, ensuring correct labelling and traceability
Return incorrect or unnecessary parts in line with company procedures
Communicate estimate details clearly to bodyshop personnel
Coordinate with the workshop on vehicles considered a total loss, in agreement with the insurer
Support the workshop team by helping to reduce errors, delays and rework
Follow all relevant health and safety, audit and record-keeping procedures
Provide guidance and, where appropriate, supervision to VDA Apprentices
Complete any other reasonable duties within your capabilities as directed by a senior manager

Requirements

Previous experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor within a bodyshop or accident repair environment
Qualified Vehicle Damage Assessor status, with IMI Accreditation preferred
Knowledge of insurer requirements, estimating systems and repair planning
Familiarity with Audatex and Autoflow preferred
Strong attention to detail and accuracy when preparing estimates and managing parts
Experience with parts verification, labelling and traceability procedures
Good communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with bodyshop staff, insurers and customers
Familiarity with total loss procedures and insurer negotiations
Good organisational and record-keeping skills
Understanding of health, safety and workshop compliance procedures
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Experience supporting, supervising or mentoring VDA Apprentices would be advantageous

If you are an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor seeking a rewarding opportunity with excellent benefits and genuine scope to develop your career, we would be pleased to hear from you. To find out more about this Vehicle Damage Assessor opportunity, please get in touch today.
Contact Tom Wharton, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Plymouth and Devon, today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.
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Vehicle Damage Assessor Job in Plymouth