Vehicle Damage Assessor

Meridian Business Support

Posted 3 days ago, valid for 19 days

Barnstaple, Devon EX32 8PF, England

£28,000 - £33,600 per annum

Full Time

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Meridian Business Support are delighted to be working with one of the UK’s leading independent accident repair groups to recruit for an ATA Vehicle Damage Assessor in Barnstaple.Our client have 30+ sites throughout the UK and have partnered with most major insurance companies and vehicle manufacturers to ensure quality and care are at the forefront.The role of a Vehicle Damage Assessor is to carry out estimates specified by insurers/customers ensuring that the vehicle repair can be carried out.Main Responsibilities:

To prepare manual and computerised estimates efficiently and ensure that it conforms to the requirements laid down by the insurance company/customer so that customer care/satisfaction standards are always maintained
Order parts (if applicable) ensuring they are supplied correctly, in full and in time for the vehicle’s arrival, which may include returning parts that are incorrect or not required
To maintain a file of all estimates undertaken making sure that all work that is not automatically authorised is identified. Ensure that any such work does not commence until authorisation is gained, following up on any unauthorised estimates and reporting reasons
Once authorisation has been gained liaise with the body shop personnel and make sure that they understand fully the work to be done as per the estimate

Due to the size and complexity of the establishment, you will undertake any other reasonable tasks or duties that are deemed to be within your capability.The successful candidates would preferably be ATA accredited and have 5 years experience in a similar role.Pay and Benefits:From £35,000 to £46,000 (OTE – includes site bonus and is dependable on experience and qualifications)Hours are 8am – 5pm Monday – Friday, 30-minute lunch break.

Competitive salary plus team bonus
30 days holiday including public holidays, plus additional days with service
Pension contributions
Colleague recognition scheme
Health cash plan: claim back medical costs
Rewards platform: high street discounts
Cycle to work scheme

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