Salary: Negotiable depending on experience
ATA accreditation is preferred; however, we understand that training and development are important. For the right person, we are committed to investing in your development and will provide any relevant training required to build your industry knowledge and further develop your skills.
Job Description
As a Vehicle Damage Assessor, you will be responsible for accurately assessing vehicle damage and producing high-quality repair estimates, ensuring repairs are completed efficiently and to the required standards.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Creating accurate repair assessments and estimates right first time.
- Assessing a wide range of damaged vehicles.
- Producing accurate estimates using Audatex.
- Maintaining a strong working knowledge of Audatex and repair methods research.
- Developing and maintaining an excellent knowledge and understanding of insurer and customer contracts.
- Liaising professionally and effectively with customers, insurance engineers and other stakeholders.
- Ensuring estimates accurately reflect the required repair methodology and manufacturer guidelines.
- Working proactively to identify opportunities to improve internal processes and efficiencies.
- Supporting the wider bodyshop team to ensure vehicles progress through the repair process efficiently.
- Keeping up to date with developments in vehicle technology, repair methods and industry standards.
What Impact Repair Centre is Looking For
We are looking for an experienced, motivated and organised individual who can work effectively within a busy bodyshop environment.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have previous VDA / Vehicle Damage Assessor / Estimator experience.
- Be organised and demonstrate excellent time-management skills.
- Have a good working knowledge of Audatex and repair methods research.
- Have a strong understanding of vehicle repair methods and damage assessment.
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Be confident communicating with customers, insurance engineers and other stakeholders.
- Be adaptable and committed to following good working practices.
- Have a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
- Work well as part of a team while also being able to manage their own workload.
- Be committed to delivering a high standard of work and customer service.
ATA accreditation is preferred, but not essential. We are happy to support the right candidate with training and professional development where required.
Why Join Impact Repair Centre?
Impact Repair Centre has been successfully trading in the vehicle body repair industry for 39 years. We are a multi-award-winning business with a strong reputation for the quality of our repairs and exceptional customer service.
We hold a range of manufacturer approvals, including BMW, Jaguar Land Rover, Ford, Kia and many more, and continue to invest in our people, equipment and facilities.
With exciting new projects and opportunities for growth on the horizon, this is a great time to join the Impact team.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary - negotiable depending on experience
- Electric company car
- Training and development opportunities
- Support towards relevant industry qualifications and accreditation
- The opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge within the industry
- Work within a well-established, award-winning business
- Manufacturer-approved repair environment
- Friendly and supportive team
- Opportunities for career progression
- A varied role working with a wide range of vehicles
If you are an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor looking for your next opportunity, or you have the right attitude and potential and are looking for a company that will invest in your development, we would love to hear from you.
Join the Impact team and be part of a business with almost four decades of experience and an exciting future ahead.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
