Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA
Deeside
£40,000
Permanent position
42.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday, No Weekends
33 days annual leave, private Healthcare plan, progression available, expanding company.
Please call Rochelle at Clear Automotive for more information on (phone number removed).
Job Overview:
We are recruiting for an experienced VDA for a well-established accident repair centre in Deeside. You will be joining a business that is always striving for excellent customer service and an employer who values their employees. Specialising in damaged vehicles, this is an opportunity to work with one of the Midlands' most respected accident repair groups.
Responsibilities:
1. Inspect damaged vehicles and assess the full extent of the damage sustained, cost of repair, and time scales.
2. Identify the correct prescribed repair method.
3. Prepare computerised and manual estimates, maintaining up-to-date records of all estimates.
4. Obtain authority from insurance companies to proceed with repairs and confirm the cost of the repair.
5. Communicate effectively with customers, engineers, and technicians to ensure understanding of the correct vehicle repair methodology.
6. Ensure any amendments to repair work are authorised by the insurance company.
7. Liaise with body shop personnel to ensure they understand the prescribed repair method once authorisation is gained.
Job Experience:
The Successful ATA VDA / Estimator / Vehicle Damage Assessor will have:
1. Experience in a busy accident repair centre would be a great advantage.
2. ATA qualification or NVQ Level 3.
3. Advanced user of Audatex and a thorough understanding of insurance repairs.
4. VDA / Vehicle Damage Assessor experience.
Application:
If you would like to be considered for the ATA VDA / Vehicle Damage Assessor / Vehicle Estimator job role, please send your CV to Rochelle at Clear Automotive or call on (phone number removed). #J-18808-Ljbffr