Vehicle Damage Assessor

Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA / Vehicle Estimator   Ref - 80585   - Paying up to £45,000 basic salary depending on experience - 40 Hours per week, Monday to Friday 7.00am to 4.00pm with 1 hour unpaid breaks - 25 days holidays plus bank holidays - Company pension - Excellent benefits and rewards packages - Income protection with access to GP and medical advice - 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.   This is NOT a trainee role, to be considered for this role you must be currently working in an accident repair centre in an identical role or have done so in the last 3 years. You must have working experience of Audatex (or similar estimating software) and ideally hold an ATA VDA.   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   VDA, Vehicle Damage Assessor, Vehicle Estimator