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