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Lead VDA Estimator

Octane Recruitment
Posted 9 days ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Accrington, Lancashire BB5 0AB, England

Salary

£45,000 - £50,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Life Insurance

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  • A new job vacancy for a Lead Vehicle Damage Assessor is available in Accrington with a salary of up to £45,000 depending on experience.
  • The role is offered by one of the UK's leading vehicle rental specialists and provides long-term career opportunities with ongoing training and development.
  • Candidates should have a full UK driving license and ideally possess an NVQ or IMI level 3 qualification, although level 2 with experience will also be considered.
  • Key responsibilities include inspecting vehicle damage, estimating repair costs, and liaising with customers and insurance companies professionally.
  • The position also offers benefits such as a bonus scheme, enhanced overtime, annual leave, life assurance, and exclusive employee vehicle-leasing schemes.

Lead Vehicle Damage Assessor - Accrington

Salary - up to 45k DOE - Monday - Friday

Ref - OC18746

We have a new job vacancy available for a Vehicle Damage Assessor based in Accrington. My client are one of the UK's leading vehicle rental specialists. This will give you a good opportunity to work for one of the best in the industry. This role suits a Vehicle Damage Assessor that is looking for a place to settle in long term with continued training and development opportunities. If you're a Vehicle Damage Assessor currently on the lookout then apply now!

Vehicle Damage Assessor Benefits:

  • Fantastic bonus scheme (Up to 8% of Salary) (not time saved)
  • Regular enhanced overtime, paid at time and a half (subject to business needs)
  • Annual training bonus (up to 1,500 pa)
  • 24 days annual leave rising to 26 with service (+ bank holidays) and an extra day's holiday to celebrate your birthday.
  • Free life assurance
  • Well-being services (incl. Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan & Travel Insurance)
  • Discounted, flexible Gym memberships.
  • Exclusive employee vehicle-leasing schemes
  • Pension & save-as-you-earn share scheme.

Vehicle Damage Assessor 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.
  • Be able to explain why you believe the work is required and 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.

Vehicle Damage Assessor Requirements:

  • Full UK driving license
  • NVQ or IMI level 3 ideally, but we will also consider level 2 with experience
  • Experience in using Audatex

Octane Recruitment

Consultant - Stephanie Deakin

INDOJ

Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.

We are recruiting across the UK for Panel Beater, Panel Technician, Paint Sprayer, Paint Technician, MET Technician, SMART Repair Technician, Cosmetic Repair Technician, ADR Technician, Bodyshop Estimator, Vehicle Damage Assessor, VDA, Bodyshop Manager, Assistant Bodyshop Manager

Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.

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