Body Shop Estimator/VDA Assessor

Full Time/Permanent

Based at: Great Central Body Repair, 15 Consul Road, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1PB

Hours of work: Monday to Friday from 8am until 5.30pm, with 30 minutes lunch and Saturdays on a rota basis from 8am until 12.30pm.

Salary: £27,500 per annum

The Role:

• To inspect damaged vehicles and assess the full extent of the damage sustained, assess the cost of repair and time scales *
• To identify the correct prescribed repair method * To prepare computerised and manual estimates and to accurately record these, maintaining up-to-date records of all estimates *
• To obtain from insurance companies authority to proceed with repair to a vehicle and to confirm the cost of the repair *
• To communicate effectively with customers, engineers and technicians to ensure understanding of correct vehicle repair methodology *
• To ensure that any amendment to repair work is authorised by the insurance company *
• Once authorisation has been gained, to liaise with the body shop personnel and make sure that they understand fully the prescribed repair method

Candidates will demonstrate:

• Good technical knowledge of the parts and working of vehicles to facilitate the estimate
• Strong communication skills for customer service and team communication
• Handle all vehicles with due care and attention ensuring that customer care/satisfaction is maintained at all times
• Awareness of, and adhere to all the housekeeping and health and safety regulations Experience Candidates will ideally have:
• ATA qualification or be a time served technician
• NVQ Level 1, 2 & 3 in Body Repair/Light Vehicle repair or similar qualification
• Experience in a body shop or accident repair environment

Company benefits include:

• Competitive Salary
• IMI (ATA) Accreditation Support
• Workplace Pension
• Career Development & Training through Nationwide Academy
• Retail Discount off Parts and new vehicles
• 20 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

How to Apply Contact for applications is Adrian Stock, Body Shop Manager on jobs@great-central.co.uk

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