Vehicle Damage Assessor / Estimator - Derby Location: Derby Salary: £32,000 - £37,000 DOE Working hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30am - 17:00pm We are recruiting someone with experienced for a Vehicle Damage Assessor for an accident and collision repair specialist. This is a exiting opportunity for a Vehicle Damage Assessor to join a state of the art workshop with a great team. Benefits, Vehicle Damage Assessor: 30 days holiday per year (including Bank Holidays) that will increase with length of service. Recommend a Friend Scheme. Discounted days out with family and friends. Retail discounts saving £££'s on shopping and dining out. Fully funded, Nationally Recognised Qualifications. Manufacturer specific training. Salary Finance. 24 hour access to the Employee Assistance Programme and designated site Mental Health First Aiders. Team member Pension Scheme contributions. Friends & family Customer Referral Payments Discounts on products and services that we provide for family and friends.Vehicle Damage Assessor role: Estimating repairs required together with the time to be allowed, materials and parts required for repairs and explain work required, to customers and to insurance and other assessors in an efficient, pleasant, courteous and professional manner. Making efficient use of all modern estimating methods and work in line with approved times set by Thatcham and/or other authorised repair times. Assisting in the correct evaluation and justification of bodywork warranty claims and providing comprehensive explanations thereof. Ensuring jobs are fairly and correctly allocated to Panel Beaters, Painters and other staff. Providing an excellent customer experience through an outstanding level of finish and repair quality.Requirements, Vehicle Damage Assessor: Minimum 12 months experience in an accident repair setting A methodical approach to their workload and good time management skills Great attention to detail Good interpersonal skills A positive can-do attitude Team player mentality A willingness to learn and develop Excellent communication skills both written and verbal A full UK driving licenceIf you have any further questions then please submit your application so we can discuss through the opportunity and your CV. Please note all applications will be strictly confidential and we won't send your CV out without talking with you first. INDBS Octane Reference: OC17319 Resourcer: Danielle Kingston Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries. We are recruiting across the UK for Panel Beater, Panel Technician, Paint Sprayer, Paint Technician, MET Technician, SMART Repair Technician, Cosmetic Repair Technician, ADR Technician, Bodyshop Estimator, Vehicle Damage Assessor, VDA, Bodyshop Manager, Assistant Bodyshop Manager Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments