Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA / Vehicle Estimator
Ref - 197314
- Paying up to £40,000 basic salary
- Bonus available
- Monday to Friday with core hours of 08:30 17:00
- Company pension
- plus more company benefits
- Permanent role
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor / Vehicle Accident Damage Estimator to join an established Accident Repair Centre in the Castleford area.
Key role and responsibilities as an Estimator / Vehicle Damage Assessor:
- You will undertake the inspection of accident damaged vehicles, assessing the full extent of the damage, costs of repair and time frames.
- You will ensure our work providers menu pricing schedules and repair methodologies and key information for each contract is being adhered too on each job.
- You will work within our guidelines to ensure that the workflow volume meets targets.
- Use computerised estimating systems.
- Liaise regularly with insurance and accident management companies with any updates or queries relating to relevant jobs.
- Contact customers to provide updates
Minimum requirements as an Estimator / Vehicle Damage Assessor:
Must have experience using estimating software (ideally Audatex)
ATA is advantageous but not essential
Ensure customer expectations are met and demonstrate great service skills
If you want to hear more about the Estimator / Vehicle Damage Assessor role, please send us your CV by clicking apply now or by contacting Richard on 07590309374 / richard@holtautomotive.co.uk to discuss further.
Estimator / Vehicle Damage Assessor £50,000 Castleford Bodyshop
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Learn and perform tests on construction materials including concrete, aggregates, and soils in accordance with standard procedures
Calculate and record test results accurately and submit them for review and reporting
Shadow experienced technicians to gain hands-on experience and build practical skills
Carry out laboratory testing to assess compliance with relevant British, European, and project-specific specifications
Maintain high standards of work in line with UKAS accreditation requirements
Follow the laboratory’s quality management system and develop an understanding of materials reporting processes
Produce clear and accurate factual reports to support project teams and managers
Communicate proactively with colleagues to ensure smooth workflow and effective teamwork
Comply with all laboratory and site health and safety procedures.
Assist with the handling and lifting of material samples (up to 20kg) safely and efficiently
Work as part of a supportive, close-knit team and engage in on-the-job learning to achieve relevant qualifications
Training:Laboratory Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:
Over 21 months, you’ll devote a minimum of 6 hours of your working week on ‘off the job’ training
This can include theory training (for example, virtual lessons & online learning), alongside practical training (for example shadowing, mentoring, & time spent writing assignments. Together this will count towards a Level 3 Materials Technician apprenticeship
You’ll be trained by an expert tutor from Tiro as well as an experienced mentor at White Rose Laboratories Ltd who together, will make sure you develop the knowledge, skills, and work habits you’ll need to succeed in your career
Training Outcome:When you join White Rose Laboratories Ltd, the possibilities for your success are limitless. As a successful applicant, you have the potential to secure a full-time position within the company at the conclusion of your apprenticeship.
Through practical, on-the-job training, you will develop new skills and gain the competence and responsibility required for materials testing and analysis. This apprenticeship serves as a stepping stone towards a rewarding career in materials science, with the added opportunity for the apprentice to become a registered Science Technician (RSci Tech)
This programme opens up a variety of career pathways across industries including construction materials, civil engineering, geotechnical investigation, environmental consultancy, and infrastructure development, ensuring your materials science skills are in demand across multiple sectors.
This apprenticeship can also help pave the way for further educational and professional advancement. You may choose to pursue higher-level qualifications through one of our Degree Apprenticeships such as a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Applied Materials Science.Employer Description:White Rose Laboratory Services Ltd is a small independent testing laboratory formed in 2014. UKAS-accredited, they offer high-quality testing services to clients as well as establishing good relationships with many subcontract laboratories, to provide a comprehensive construction testing and sampling service.
In this role, you’ll be a key player in in ensuring the quality of soils, aggregates, and concrete meet the clients’ contractual obligations. These materials must be tested so that the engineers can have confidence that the finished project will work as the project designers intended.
With that in mind White Rose Laboratory Services are looking for anyone who has a keen interest in science and isn’t afraid to get stuck in to guarantee the quality of materials being used on sites at their materials testing laboratory, located on the A655 (Lumley Street) in the Hightown area of Castleford.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:30Skills: Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
To perform all general administrative tasks associated with the laboratory
To act as the first point of call for non-technical queries
To assist with information coordination for laboratories customers and internal stakeholders (e.g. sales staff and marketing staff)
To assist in the maintenance of records including CRM tools and accounts software/systems
To provide administrative support for on-going projects including those carried out with other Eurofins business units
To support the day-to-day operations of the laboratory including the provision of required consumables, equipment and arranging logistics
To support the Office Manager in day to day activities and deputise in their absence
To administer Sales and Orders including all aspects of invoices
To follow up customers for payment and information required
To manage customer hospitality on-site arranging lunches and refreshments
To manage and file all laboratory documents
To support in commercial activities (RFQ process and follow up) as directed by the LBM
To liaise with our IT resources (internal or external) to resolve IT issues
To manage receipt and dispatch of goods to customers
To act as a Personal Assistant (PA) to the Laboratory Business Manager (as required)
To maintain all office equipment including maintaining supplies, upgrades and leasing
To ensure that he/she obtains and maintains the requisite competences to perform his/her duties (eg technical, PTS etc) and carries out his/her duties in accordance with all Eurofins policies, procedures and processes, including, but not limited to, the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974)
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by the organisation that are relevant to your post, to meet the overall business objectives.Training:As a business administration apprentice, you will complete the following qualifications as part of your Apprenticeship:
Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship standard
Level 2 Functional Skills maths and English if required
You will also develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to work within an office environment
This apprenticeship is delivered in the workplace and 20% of your working time will be dedicated towards training and learning new skills
You will be allocated a tutor who will provide you with personal support and assessment at pre-arranged times
Assessment is through a variety of methods including observations in the workplace, witness testimonies, product evidence and professional discussions
All evidence will be logged to your electronic portfolio
Training Outcome:All training will be completed within the workplace. Ensure you can travel to the office on a daily basis.Employer Description:Eurofins Electrical & Electronic UK Ltd is a leading provider of compliance, certification and testing services to manufacturers, designers, retailers and importers of electrical and electronic products in the UK and globally.
Our UKAS Accredited testing laboratories are located in Devon, Southampton, London, Bristol, Castleford and Grangemouth, with our head office in York.
In addition to these locations, the wider Eurofins E&E UK network includes Eurofins E&E CML Ltd and AQL EMC, industry-leading providers of hazardous location certification and aerospace/defence EMC testing, respectively.
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