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