Bodyshop Manager / VDA

Bodyshop Manager / Vehicle Damage Assessor: - Up to £75,000 per annum - Company Benefits - Permanent Vacancy Our client, a busy Bodyshop/Accident Repair Centre in the Farnham area are currently looking for an experienced Bodyshop Manager / Vehicle Damage Assessor. Roles and Responsibilities for the Bodyshop Manager / Vehicle Damage Assessor role: - Manage activities of the production/workshop operations to ensure efficient work scheduling - Implement/manage work processes to ensure quality/service levels meet or exceed expectations - Hold daily production meetings to ensure work completion targets with team leaders, parts and reception staff - Identify training and development needs and (subject to approval) implement required training and/or coaching - Quality Control checks before returning to the customer - Provide  - Accurately and professionally assess a wide range of vehicles - Use computerised estimating systems - Calculate costings and the time required to complete all necessary repairs - Liaise regularly with insurance engineers - Contact customers to provide updates   Skills and experience required as a Bodyshop Manager / Vehicle Damage Assessor: - Previous experience in a similar role or as a Workshop Control is required for this position - Must have experience using estimating software (ideally Audatex) - A team player approach is essential - A strong leader, who will lead their team to produce a result in terms of customer service, efficiency, and profit - You will have a clear understanding of modern repair processes and techniques, also an eye for driving sales opportunities combined with strong interpersonal skills   If you want to hear more about the Bodyshop Manager / Vehicle Damage Assessor role, please send us your CV by clicking ‘apply now’ or by contacting Piam on 01202 552915 / piam@holtautomotive.co.uk to discuss further. Bodyshop Manager / Vehicle Damage Assessor – £75,000 – Bodyshop – Farnham Bodyshop Manager, Site Manager, General Manager, Workshop Manager, vda