Job Title: Vehicle Damage Assessor Location: Sunderland Salary: Up to £45,000 Basic + Bonus Hours: Monday to Friday OC17444 We are currently recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor for our client's reputable site. We have new opportunities for our clients site based in the Sunderland area. They are offering excellent working conditions a company that prides itself on quality and very good money / company benefits. Vehicle Damage Assessor Benefits: Competitive salary plus performance related bonus. 29 days holiday including public holidays plus additional days with service. ​Pension contributions. ​Enhanced parental leave. ​Enhanced sick pay. Colleague recognition scheme. Cycle to work scheme​. Accredited ongoing training. ​Opportunities for career progression.Vehicle Damage Assessor Responsibilities: Working closely with clients and customers you will be inspecting damage on vehicles to access what work would be required, time scales and cost for any work completed. Estimating damage and inputting all workflow onto the systems (Systems include Audatex). Looking at the most cost-effective repair method. Be able to explain why you believe the work is required and liaise with customers and insurance companies in a professional manner. Reviewing ongoing jobs and identifying issues. Working closely with any warranty or an insurance paperwork.Vehicle Damage Assessor Requirements: Must have at least 1 years' experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor. Ideally you will have the ATA VDA (Vehicle Damage Assessor) Estimator accreditation though this isn't essential as we will consider candidates with time served experience. Professional and confident character who is able to deliver a strong customer service.Consultant: Beatrice Dickinson INDBS 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