Vehicle Estimator - VDA
Basic Salary Up to £45,000 + depending on experience + Bonuses + Overtime (Earning potential £50k+)
Working Hours - Mon Thurs 08.00 17.00 & Friday 08.00 16.30 (No weekends)
Location Milton Keynes
Benefits
Overtime
Holidays: 29 days holiday including public holidays plus additional days with service
Company Pension Scheme: Nest
Accredited Training - paid for by the business
Opportunities for career progression
Our client, an award-winning bodyshop is looking for an experienced Vehicle Estimator VDA with previous experience and knowledge of working within a Manufacturer approved accident repair centre.
The Role
Working closely with clients and customers you will be inspecting damage on vehicles to access what work would be required, time scales and cost for any work completed.
Estimating damage and inputting all workflow onto the systems (Systems include Audatex)
Looking at the most cost-effective repair method
Liaise with customers and insurance companies in a professional manner
Reviewing ongoing jobs and identifying issues
Working closely with any warranty or an insurance paperwork
Ensure all associated administration is completed accurately to a high level
Maintain our outstanding level of customer service at all times
Comply with Health & Safety regulations to ensure the workshop is a safe working environment
Clean driving license for manoeuvring vehicles around the workshop, road tests or driving customers vehicles
The Successful Individual
Must be Audatex certified
Will be able to assess and estimate all damaged vehicles with todays modern technology.
Must have a good understanding of how a Manufacturer Approved body shop operates with process, methods, procedures, parts
Must be able to deal with assessors, insurance companies and customers in a professional manner.
It isessential that the candidate is proactive, an excellent communicator and a team player to assist others in their absence.
Accuracy and being computer literate is essential to operate the company management system (Autoflow), Audatex and other manufacturer sites associated with the role
Our client is the leading prestige Accident Repair Centre in Milton Keynes appointed by Manufacturers and insurance companies and highly respected within the industry.
Their employees are the most valued assets of our organisation. In return you will be rewarded with a competitive salary, attending for a 39.5 hour working week (varies per role) for a better work / life balance. They also recognise and reward for hard work, loyalty and achievements and whilst working with the latest state-of-art technology they are committed to developing our staff through Manufacturer programmes.
If you want to work for a highly respected prestige Accident Repair Centre and feel you have the right attitude for commitment, dedication and the skillset to meet the high quality of workmanship within your role, we would like to hear from you.
Please call Suzanne on 07892 689 496 or submit your CV.
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