Bodyshop VDA

2 weeks ago

Darlington, United Kingdom Corus Consultancy Full time

Are you looking for a position where you can make a difference, constantly learn new things and be at the forefront of technology, working as part of a family?
* As part of the wider family, they are looking to bring fresh thinking into their business which will support the transformation into the bodyshop of the future.
* They challenge traditional thinking to make them stand apart from competitors.
* As such, their panel technicians assume responsibility to provide and share their expertise throughout the site, while identifying opportunities to improve processes and the services provided to customers

Our client, a well established and reputed accident repair group, is currently looking to recruit an experienced Bodyshop Estimator/VDA.

What's in it for you?
* A highly competitive basic salary plus monthly bonuses
* A fantastic team environment
* Career development and progression
* Training and continual self-development
* Sociable working hours

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE:

To carry out estimates as specified by insurers/customers ensuring that the vehicle repair can be carried out efficiently and that by doing so a satisfactory profit margin can be generated.

Qualified Staff - Your main tasks will be completed without supervision and include providing direct supervision to non-qualified technicians where applicable.

Non-Qualified Staff - Your main tasks will be completed with direct supervision from a qualified Technician.

MAIN TASKS:

To prepare manual and computerised estimates efficiently and ensure that it conforms to the requirements laid down by the insurance company/customer so that customer care/satisfaction standards are always maintained.
Order parts (if applicable) ensuring they are supplied correctly, in full and in time for the vehicle's arrival, which may include returning parts that are incorrect or not required. You are also required (if applicable) to check whether parts received from the supplier, are genuine, non-genuine or second-hand for suitability, before labelling the parts and locating them for future traceability.
To maintain a file of all estimates undertaken making sure that all work that is not automatically authorised is identified. Ensure that any such work does not commence until authorisation is gained, following up on any unauthorised estimates and reporting reasons.
Once authorisation has been gained liaise with the body shop personnel and make sure that they understand fully the work to be done as per the estimate. Alternately communicate to the body shop if, by agreement with the insurance company, the vehicle is deemed a "total loss".
To be aware of and adhere to all Health and Safety regulations and policies applicable to your position and working environment.

TECHNICAL JOB KNOWLEDGE The level and scope of technical knowledge will be discussed and agreed upon with your manager or team leader.

OTHER DUTIES Due to the size and complexity of the establishment, you will undertake any other reasonable tasks or duties that are deemed to be within your capability, as directed by a senior manager of the Group to whom you have a reporting relationship.

The successful Vehicle Damage Assessor / Estimator will:

- Have previous working experience as a Bodyshop Estimator / Vehicle Damage Assessor
- Be experienced in using Audatex or Glassmatix
- A full driving licence is Essential
- An ATA qualification will aid your application to this Vehicle Damage assessor position.

To apply submit your CV or give Varsha a call at Corus Consultancy on (phone number removed).

WORKING HOURS:

Monday to Friday - 8am to 5pm (30mins break)

42.5 hours per week.

Location: Darlington

If you are looking to refresh your Automotive Career please contact us on (phone number removed), we have many Motor Trade Jobs available across the whole of the UK

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