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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