Bodyshop Controller / VDA in Binfield

Bodyshop Controller / VDA / Vehicle Damage Assessor

Up to £55,000 per annum + Bonus (OTE £65K)

Permanent Role

Family feel Bodyshop environment

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Bodyshop Controller / VDA / Vehicle Damage Assessor to join a dynamic and expanding Accident Repair Centre in the Binfield area.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with the Bodyshop productives you will be responsible for ensuring that all body repairs and paintwork meet defined quality procedures.
• Authorising credit notes, purchase orders, and cheque requests, promoting inter‑department co‑operation as well as ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures will all be part of the role
• You will also be responsible for overseeing and motivating a team of productive staff as well as working closely the estimators to ensure that the site is as profitable as possible
• Accurately and professionally assess a wide range of vehicles
• Use computerised estimating systems
• Calculate costings and the time required to complete all necessary repairs
• Liaise regularly with insurance engineers
• Contact customers to provide updates

Qualifications / Expectations

• Be working in a similar role as a Bodyshop Workshop Controller or in a supervisory role within a Bodyshop
• Have experience in developing relationships with customers and colleagues
• Have the drive and determination to maintain a productive department and the ability to work under pressure and achieve results through other people
• Must have experience using estimating software (ideally Audatex)
• ATA is advantageous but not essential
• Ensure customer expectations are met and demonstrate great service skills

If you want to hear more about the Bodyshop Controller / VDA / Vehicle Damage Assessor role, please send us your CV by clicking ‘apply now’ or by contacting Piam on (phone number removed) / (url removed) to discuss further.