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Vehicle Damage Assessor

Dept. of Recruitment Limited
Posted 25 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Pontefract, West Yorkshire WF8, England

Salary

£45,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are seeking a Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA) for a permanent position in a leading accident repair business due to expansion.
  • The role involves preparing manual and computerized estimates while ensuring compliance with insurance company requirements to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role, and the salary will be dependent on experience and qualifications, including a site bonus.
  • Responsibilities include ordering and verifying parts, maintaining estimates files, and liaising with body shop personnel regarding work to be done.
  • Working hours are Monday to Friday from 8 am to 5 pm, and a full CV will be required for application.
Due to expansion we are looking to recruit a VDA for a leading accident repair business on a permanent basis

Role and 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 vehicles arrival, which may include returning parts that are incorrect or not required. You are also required (if applicable) to check whether parts received from the supplier, are genuine, non-genuine or second-hand for suitability, before labelling the parts and locating them for future traceability.
  • 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. Alternately communicate to the body shop if, by agreement with the insurance company, the vehicle is deemed a total loss.
  • To be aware of and adhere to all Health and Safety regulations and policies applicable to your position and working environment.
A minimum of 3 years experience in the role is preferred. includes site bonus and salary is dependant on experience and qualifications.

Working Hours are 8am 5pm Monday Friday basis.

Full CV will be required.


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