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Job: Vehicle Damage Assessor/ Estimator Salary: £32K-£36k Area: Colne Ascend Talent is seeking a VDA to join a prestige family owned accident repair centre based in Lancashire. As a VDA you will be responsible for all damage assessment, negotiation & customer liaison aspects of the vehicles entrusted with the ARC. In this position it requires knowledge & previous experience of the various systems & methods. Responsibilities: As a Vehicle Damage Assessor you will be responsible for; As an experienced VDA Estimator, the purpose of your role is to assess a wide range of vehicles, using Audatex to calculate costings and the time required to complete all necessary repairs accurately and professionally. You will liaise regularly with insurance engineers and customers. Create accurate damage assessments to BSI PAS 10125 standards, using the correct repair methods. You will preferably have an ATA qualification in Estimating however this is not essential, and we are happy to support training and development. Experience/ Skill: Plan your workload effectively to ensure vehicles are repaired to the agreed service level agreements (SLA'S) Work to a high standard in a fast paced environment Carry out work in accordance with manufacturers specifications Work as part of a team as well as on your own initiative with minimal supervision Be flexible in your approach Continually work to high standards with customer satisfaction in mind.? Package: Competitive salary 29 days holiday Pension contributions Bonus sturcture Opportunities for career progression Contact: Ella Bowness Ascend Talent is a leading automotive/ motor trade recruitment agency. Specialsiing in Panel Beater, Paint Technician, MET Technician, Vehicle Damage Assessor, Workshop Controller, Bodyshop Manager, Smart Repair, Vehicle Technician, Sales, Service, Accounts positions throughout the UK. If you are interested in finding out more, reach out to a consultant or email hello ascend-talent