Vehicle Damage Assessor VDA

Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA - We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced VDA / Estimator from either a body shop, insurance or accident repair background, to join a leading automotive division for a well-known organisation Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum plus company vehicle Benefits: company pension scheme, company car, annual holidays, free onsite car parking, additional days off plus early finishes. Location: Oldbury, West Midland B69 The Company A well-established company that offers unrivalled servicing and aftercare support for your vehicle. Services include alloy wheel repairs to structural repairs, small dent repairs to a full vehicle personalisation. Due to exceptional growth, they are now looking for an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor to join their team. This position is for a skilled VDA / Estimator and requires an experienced candidate who can work competently on Audatex and has a background in the accident repair industry. Job Details: VDA / Estimator / Vehicle Damage Assessor * To inspect damaged vehicles and assess the full extent of the damage sustained, assess the cost of repair and time scales * To identify the correct prescribed repair method * To prepare computerised and manual estimates and to accurately record these, maintaining up-to-date records of all estimates * To obtain from insurance companies’ authority to proceed with repair to a vehicle and to confirm the cost of the repair * To communicate effectively with customers, engineers and technicians to ensure understanding of correct vehicle repair methodology * To ensure that any amendment to repair work is authorised by the insurance company * VDA / Vehicle Damage assessor - Once authorisation has been gained, to liaise with the body shop personnel and make sure that they understand fully the prescribed repair method The Successful VDA / Estimator / Vehicle Damage Assessor will have: * Audatex and Autoflow experience * Experience as a VDA / Vehicle Estimator * ATA qualification or be a time served technician * Experience in a body shop or accident repair environment If you have the relevant skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration