Vehicle Damage Assessor

Job: Vehicle Damage Assessor/ Estimator
Salary: up to £42k
Area: Sheffield
Ascend Talent is seeking a VDA to join an accident repair centre based in Yorkshire. 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;
* Assessing damage to vehicles and identifying the correct repair methods.
* Generating and tracking estimates using industry standard platforms and liaising with customers.
* You will have communication with multiple stakeholders across the business internally & extrenally.
* The successful candidate will need a keen eye for detail to accurately assess damage to vehicles.
* With use of the relevant repair and bodyshop system to create and track estimates.
Experience/Skill:
* Background of VDA or Estimator role
* Experience using Audatex
* 1-3 years experience is required
* Negotiation and communication skills
* ATA qualifications desirable
Package:
* Up to £42k Salary
* Bonus scheme
* Flexi start time/ Hours
* 20 days Holiday plus birthday day off & bank holidays.
* Pension Scheme
* Opportunities for Career Progression
* Company Events
Contact: Josh Yeoman
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