Vehicle Damage Assessor in St Albans

VEHICLE DAMAGE ASSESSOR Location: St Albans Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 Basic Salary | OTE £55,000 Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Working Hours: Monday - Friday | 8:00am - 5:30pm Looking for a Vehicle Damage Assessor role where your estimating expertise can be put to good use within a professional Bodyshop environment? This St Albans opportunity is suited to an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA / Bodyshop Estimator who can accurately assess vehicle damage and produce high-quality repair estimates. You'll be responsible for assessing accident-damaged vehicles, preparing accurate estimates and helping ensure repairs progress efficiently through the Bodyshop, while working a consistent Monday-to-Friday schedule. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? ·Basic salary: £40,000 - £50,000 ·OTE: £55,000 ·Monday - Friday working pattern ·8:00am - 5:30pm working hours ·Full-time permanent employment ·Professional Bodyshop working environment ·Opportunity to utilise your specialist estimating skills THE ROLE As a Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA / Bodyshop Estimator, you will be responsible for assessing accident-damaged vehicles and producing accurate repair estimates to ensure repairs are planned and completed efficiently. ·Inspect damaged vehicles and accurately assess the extent of repair required. ·Produce detailed repair estimates using appropriate estimating systems. ·Identify required parts, labour operations and repair methods. ·Ensure estimates accurately reflect the required repair work. ·Liaise with customers, insurers, engineers and Bodyshop colleagues throughout the repair process. ·Maintain accurate records and update repair information on relevant systems. ·Support the efficient workflow of vehicles through the Bodyshop. ·Ensure damage assessments and estimates are completed accurately and professionally. ABOUT YOU This opportunity would suit an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA / Bodyshop Estimator / Vehicle Estimator with strong technical knowledge and excellent attention to detail. ·Previous experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor, VDA, Bodyshop Estimator or Vehicle Estimator within an accident repair environment. ·ATA / IMI accreditation in Vehicle Damage Assessment or equivalent relevant industry experience. ·Strong knowledge of modern vehicle repair methods, construction and damage assessment. ·Proficiency with estimating systems such as Audatex / GT Global or similar. ·Strong IT and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail. ·Ability to accurately assess damage and produce commercially accurate repair estimates. ·Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively with customers, insurers and workshop teams. ·Professional, organised and methodical approach to your work. APPLY TODAY If you're an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA / Bodyshop Estimator looking for your next challenge in St Albans and want to utilise your estimating expertise within a professional Bodyshop environment, apply today for immediate consideration. Apply now or contact Chris at AutoSkills UK and quote job number 54893. Right to Work: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Proof of eligibility will be required prior to employment