Vehicle Damage Assessor Estimator - Reading, United Kingdom - Auto Professionals Recruitment Services

Description

• Full time / Permanent
• Salary between £40,000 - £45,000
• Fantastic and achievable bonus scheme
• Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm

• To achieve profit through accuracy and full appreciation of repair methods opportunities and Bodyshop KPI's.
• Exercise positive negotiating selling techniques / skills.
• Maintain a sound working knowledge of computerised estimating packages.
• Attend daily production meetings; provide feedback to manager/team on matters affecting VDA.
• Personally monitor the progress of vehicles through VDA and production cycles to ensure VDA/Production efficiency.
• Maintain awareness of personal performance vs. quota and activity targets.
• Develop strong relationships with stake holders - client/driver/engineer/work provider.
• Identify service opportunities and provide an effective upselling sales function to customers.
• Ensure that all housekeeping and Health and Safety regulations/policies are adhered to.
• Monitor statistics in line with weekly and monthly reporting requirements (DOS).
• Match the job authorisations to the information on Advance and provide to workshop personnel.
• You will work to a high standard and demonstrate a sound up-to-date knowledge of vehicle repair techniques.