Vehicle Damage Assessor​/VDA

Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA

Location:

Northampton

Compensation:
Up to £45,000 OTE (£55,000)

Benefits:
Permanent position, 42.5 hours per week, Reputable Accident Repair Centre, Monthly performance related bonus, Current booked holidays will be honoured.

• Inspect damaged vehicles and assess the full extent of damage sustained.
• Assess the cost of repair and time scales.
• Identify the correct prescribed repair method.
• Prepare computerised and manual estimates and accurately record them, maintaining up-to-date records of all estimates.
• Obtain authority from insurance companies to proceed with repair and confirm the cost of repair.
• Communicate effectively with customers, engineers and technicians to ensure understanding of correct vehicle repair methodology.
• Ensure that any amendment to repair work is authorised by the insurance company.
• Once authorization has been gained, liaise with body shop personnel and ensure they understand fully the prescribed repair method.

• Experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor / Estimator.
• Audatex experience is essential.
• ATA qualification would be an advantage.
• Background in the accident repair industry.

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• Bodyshop MET
• Bodyshop Mechanic
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• Vehicle Prepper
• Paint Prepper
• Bodyshop Technicians
• Accident repair
• Vehicle body repair
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• Bodyshop Estimator
• Vehicle Technician
• Workshop Controller
• Bodyshop Controller
• SMART Repairer
• Bodyshop Managers

To be considered for this position, please call Rochelle at Clear Automotive or email your CV for an immediate interview.