VDA​/Parts Controller

VDA/Parts Controller

Motor Bodies Weston Ltd currently has a vacancy for a Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA)/Parts Controller

Salary Dependent upon experience £33,000 - £40,000 plus opportunity to earn bonus

Full Time/ 40 hours a week with an hour unpaid lunch break 8.00 – 5.00pm

We currently have a vacancy for a dynamic and highly organised VDA and parts controller top join our accident repair centre. This dual-focused role is critical to our workshop efficiency, requiring you to produce accurate repair estimates while managing the end to end parts procurement process. Ideally you should have a experience in a similar role and hold a valid ATA VDA qualification.

The successful candidate will:

Duties

* Have a good understanding of modern repair techniques on a variety of vehicle makes and models.

* Be capable of inspecting and assessing damaged vehicles.

* Prepare accurate estimates and safe repair methods using computerised estimating systems such as Audatex and Thatcham Escribe data.

* Be conversant with Bodyshop management systems.

* Negotiate with customers and engineers to agree repair costings and any additional supplementary work required.

* Keep customers updated during the repair process.

* Produce workshop job schedules whilst liaising regularly with workshop staff to update the repair process.

* Liaise with parts supplier to ensure correct parts are ordered and delivered.

* Excellent communication skills as the majority of authorisations are negotiated remotely.

* Overseeing the workshop productivity and efficiencies

* High level of personal and professional integrity.

* Identify, order and track all parts required for repairs, ensuring minimal downtime for the workshop.

Qualifications

* Proven experience in Estimating and customer service, preferably holding a current ATA and relevant qualification.

* Experience of leadership

* Proficiency in workshop management systems

* Attention to detail

* We also provide access to several employee benefits including: 20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Holiday entitlement increased after every 5 years’ service Death in Service Benefit

Location:

Weston-super-Mare, England