£30K/yr to £37K/yr
England, United Kingdom
Permanent, Variable

Vehicle damage assessor - Motor image engineer

Posted by MERJE Ltd.

Vehicle Damage Assessor

Location: Bolton

Monday - Friday 9am-5pm, 35 hours p/w Permanent

Negotiable £30,000-£37,000 dependent on experience and qualifications.

We are working with a great client who will fully support your career progression and reward your efforts.

If you have experience as an Estimator or are currently a Motor Image Engineer and are seeking a new challenge, please read on!

What is the role of the Vehicle Damage Assessor?

  • Work to a high standard of customer service and to meeting service level agreements and departmental objectives and targets
  • Assess, negotiate and authorise vehicle damage repair estimates using in-house image and Audatex estimating systems.
  • Assess and negotiate vehicle total loss settlements.
  • Manage customer expectations and potential problems, preventing escalation into complaints Monitor performance of Approved Repairers, recognising potential areas of improvement - Relationship building/liaison with Approved Repairers
  • Provision of technical services and support to claims handling teams.

What we look for in a Vehicle Damage Assessor

  • Recent experience as an Automotive Engineer Assessor, Independent Assessor or as a body shop Vehicle Damage Assessor, Experience of using Audatex and Glassmatix systems
  • ATA VDA Accreditation/IMI, IAEA, AQP qualifications or working towards will be advantageous.
  • Knowledge and understanding of accident repair methods, vehicle valuations and accident damage estimating.
  • Flexible and able to manage multiple demands and changing priorities.
  • An efficient problem solver, with a keen eye for detail.

Benefits
Birthday off and up to ½ day off for Christmas shopping
Contributory Pension Scheme
Sports and Social activities
Discounted Products and Services
Annual Appraisal and Salary Review
Support with industry-relevant qualifications
Free on-site parking
Casual Dress Code