Vehicle damage assessor - Motor image engineer

Vehicle Damage Assessor

Location: Bolton

Monday - Friday 9am-5pm, 35 hours p/w Permanent

Negotiable £30,000-£37,000 dependent on experience and qualifications.

We are working with a great client who will fully support your career progression and reward your efforts.

If you have experience as an Estimator or are currently a Motor Image Engineer and are seeking a new challenge, please read on!

What is the role of the Vehicle Damage Assessor?

• Work to a high standard of customer service and to meeting service level agreements and departmental objectives and targets
• Assess, negotiate and authorise vehicle damage repair estimates using in-house image and Audatex estimating systems.
• Assess and negotiate vehicle total loss settlements.
• Manage customer expectations and potential problems, preventing escalation into complaints Monitor performance of Approved Repairers, recognising potential areas of improvement - Relationship building/liaison with Approved Repairers
• Provision of technical services and support to claims handling teams.

What we look for in a Vehicle Damage Assessor

• Recent experience as an Automotive Engineer Assessor, Independent Assessor or as a body shop Vehicle Damage Assessor, Experience of using Audatex and Glassmatix systems
• ATA VDA Accreditation/IMI, IAEA, AQP qualifications or working towards will be advantageous.
• Knowledge and understanding of accident repair methods, vehicle valuations and accident damage estimating.
• Flexible and able to manage multiple demands and changing priorities.
• An efficient problem solver, with a keen eye for detail.
  

  Benefits

  Birthday off and up to ½ day off for Christmas shopping

  Contributory Pension Scheme

  Sports and Social activities

  Discounted Products and Services

  Annual Appraisal and Salary Review

  Support with industry-relevant qualifications

  Free on-site parking

  Casual Dress Code