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**Estimator / VDA - Bolton**

Our client, a fantastic employer and privately owned group, is looking to recruit an experienced Bodyshop Estimator/VDA to join their team

Key Accountabilities:

- Have a good understanding of modern repair techniques on a variety of vehicle makes and models.
- Be capable of inspecting and assessing damaged vehicles.
- Prepare accurate estimates and safe repair methods using computerised estimating systems such as Audatex and Thatcham Escribe data.
- Be conversant with Bodyshop management systems.
- Negotiate with customers and engineers to agree repair costings and any additional supplementary work required.
- Keep customers updated during the repair process.
- Produce workshop job schedules whilst liaising regularly with workshop staff to update the repair process.
- Liaise with parts supplier to ensure correct parts are ordered and delivered.
- Excellent communication skills as the majority of authorisations are negotiated remotely.
- High level of personal and professional integrity.
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role
- Hold a valid ATA VDA qualification
- Organised mind
- Computer skills
- Strong customer facing skills
- Strong communication skills
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated attitude

industry leading benefits package.

This includes competitive basic salaries, plus;
- 22 days holiday that increase with length of service along with statutory Bank Holidays
- Eligibility to join one of our car, tech and bike to work schemes on successful completion of probationary period
- For some roles a company car and additional earning potential through commission or bonus payments
- Additional half day off for birthday
- Christmas and birthday gifts
- Enrolment into Company pension scheme
- Great discounts across a range of departments

Working hours/days:
40 hours per week

Working shift pattern between 6am and 8pm (8.5-hour day)

Monday to Friday

Occasional Saturdays paid additional

**Salary**:
£30k basic

£35k OTE Uncapped and guys all earning MUCH more

Please ensure your CV is up to date, and has all relevant contact details including address.
Key positons; Sales Executive, Sales Manager, Business Manager, Service Advisor, Parts Advisor, Technician, Mechanic, Master Technician, Workshop Controller, Service Manager, After Sales Manager, Dealer Principal, General Manager.