Vehicle Damage Assessor

Vehicle Damage Assessor

Location: Central Manchester

Hours: Monday - Friday

Salary: Up to £38,000 (DOE & Qualifications)

Have you got experience working as a Vehicle Damage Assessor or Motor Image Engineer? MPJ Recruitment are proud to be working with a leading Engineering business based in the Manchester area, who are looking to expand their Vehicle Damage Assessor team. Therefore, we are on the lookout for experienced VDAs with experience working in a similar role with recent or previous experience.

• Carry out accurate vehicle assessments, valuations, and accident damage estimates.
• Work closely with repairers, insurers, and clients to deliver efficient and fair outcomes.
• Manage multiple cases effectively and efficiently, whilst maintaining high standards of service.

• Recent experience as an Automotive Engineer Assessor, Independent Assessor or as a Bodyshop Vehicle Damage Assessor.
• ATA VDA Accreditation/IMI, IAEA, AQP qualifications are desirable.
• Knowledge and understanding of accident repair methods, vehicle valuations and accident damage estimating.
• Experience of using Audatex and Glassmatix systems.
• Numerate and PC Literate (e.g. Excel, Word, Outlook etc).
• Strong interpersonal, organisational and negotiating skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team; happy to assist others and to work towards team targets.
• Experience in an Accident Management Company with an understanding of fault & non-fault claims handling, including TPI Involvement and Credit Hire.

• Generous holiday allowance increasing with length of service.
• Birthday day off and half-day off for seasonal shopping.
• Holiday sell scheme.
• Contributory Pension Scheme.
• Discounted sports and social activities.
• Support with industry-relevant qualifications.
• Casual dress code, free allocation of branded clothing.
• Breakfast cereal provided.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• A cash bonus for going above and beyond.
• Trained mental health & first-aid staff on-site.