Vehicle Damage Assessor

Vehicle Damage Assessor is required in Bradford, West Yorkshire. This is an opportunity with a leading automotive group, offering a basic salary up to £35,000 with an OTE of £38,000, plus benefits and genuine career development. Benefits of a Vehicle Damage Assessor: Competitive basic salary up to £35,000 Bonus structure to achieve OTE £38,000+ 40-hour week EV car scheme allowing tax-efficient leasing of a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle Generous holiday entitlement Employee discounts and cashback Structured development on the job with a supportive teamDuties of a Vehicle Damage Assessor: Work in line with site guidelines to manage the workflow of job cards, meet volume targets, and identify fast-track repairs Ensure parts orders are accurate and follow relevant purchasing procedures Continuously review repair methodologies to ensure repairs are cost-effective Liaise with the policyholder and the Direct Line Group engineering functions for vehicles that are borderline repairable or beyond economical repair Provide service level agreements, including contacting customers regarding repairs and non-related damage Where applicable, agree amended repair hours with workshop leadership teams and technicians Maintain accountability for Health and Safety responsibilities and company procedures relevant to the role Embed “standard methodology” and “lean activities” in accordance with business strategyRequirements of a Vehicle Damage Assessor: Experience of vehicle repair methods Knowledge of Thatcham repair methods Audatex experience and an ATA qualification (or equivalent capability) Typically a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Vehicle Damage Assessor role Working knowledge of estimating costs for large-scale damages Confident use of Audatex and estimating/invoicing systems Strong understanding of automotive systems and components Analytical, problem-solving and detail-focused approach Excellent communication and customer service skills Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Relevant qualification such as NVQ or City and Guilds in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or related) would be beneficialContact Consultant Sam Butcher, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Bradford and West Yorkshire, today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity. Perfect Placement are the UK’s Leading Automotive Recruitment Agency so if you are looking for a Job get in touch today