Vehicle Damage Assessor VDA

Bodyshop Estimator / Vehicle Damage AssessorLocation: CanterburySalary: £52,000 Plus Bonus Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 5.30pm, no Saturdays

OC17280We are currently recruiting for an experienced Bodyshop Estimator / Vehicle Damage Assessor for our client's reputable site. We have new opportunities for our clients site based in the Canterbury area. They are offering excellent working conditions, brand new equipment, a company that prides itself on quality and very good money / company benefits.Estimator 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 paperworkRequirements:- Must have at least 1 years' experience as a bodyshop Estimator- Ideally you will have the ATA VDA (Vehicle Damage Assessor) Estimator accreditation though this isn't essential as we will consider candidates with time served experience- Professional and confident character who is able to deliver a strong customer serviceIf you have any further questions then please submit your application so we can discuss through the opportunity and your CV.Please note all applications will be strictly confidential and we won't send your CV out without talking with you first.INDBS

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.