Vehicle Damage Assessor - Darlington, United Kingdom - Gemini Accident Repair Centres
Description
ROLE TITLE:
VDA/Estimator
REPORTING TO:
Bodyshop Manager
MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE
To carry out estimates as specified by insurers/customers ensuring that the vehicle repair can be carried out efficiently and that by doing so a satisfactory profit margin can be generated.
Qualified Staff - Your main tasks will be completed without supervision and includes providing direct supervision to non-qualified technicians where applicable.
MAIN TASKS
- To prepare manual and computerised estimates efficiently and ensure that it conforms to the requirements laid down by the insurance company/customer in order that customer
- Order parts (if Applicable) ensuring they are supplied correctly, in full and in time for the vehicles arrival; which may include returning parts that are incorrect or not required. You are also required (if applicable) to check parts received from the supplier, be it genuine, nongenuine or second hand for suitability, before labelling the parts and locating for future traceability.
- To maintain a file of all estimates undertaken making sure that all work that is not automatically authorised is clearly identified. Ensure that any such work does not commence until authorisation is gained, followingup any unauthorised estimates and reporting reasons.
- Once authorisation has been gained liaise with the body shop personnel and make sure that they understand fully the work to be done as per the estimate. Alternately communicate to the body shop if, by agreement with the insurance company, the vehicle is deemed a "total loss".
- To be aware of and adhere to all Health and Safety regulations and policies applicable to your position and working environment.
OTHER DUTIES
Due to the size and complexity of the establishments you will undertake any other reasonable tasks or duties, that are deemed to be within your capability, as directed by a senior manager to whom you have a reporting relationship.
Job Types:
Permanent, Full-time
Salary:
From £39,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Onsite parking
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
Work Location:
In person
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