VDA/Estimator - Bradford, West Yorkshire

Placed: 25/11/17
Region: West Yorkshire
Location: Bradford
Category: Jobs


Content of the advertisement:

Salary Details: Competitive

Are you a future Nationwider?

About Us

Nationwide is one of Europes largest accident repair networks with 120+ bodyshops, Mobile Repair, Glazing and Accident Management services. Since our inception, we have set the industry benchmark in accident repair and we continue to provide services to the worlds most recognised car manufacturers and dealerships from all over the world using our tried and tested award-winning approach.

We have doubled in size in the last 2 years and with future expansion on the horizon it has never been a better time to join the team.

The Role:

To inspect damaged vehicles and assess the full extent of the damage sustained, assess the cost of repair and time scales
To identify the correct prescribed repair method
To prepare computerised and manual estimates and to accurately record these, maintaining up-to-date records of all estimates
To obtain from insurance companies authority to proceed with repair to a vehicle and to confirm the cost of the repair
To communicate effectively with customers, engineers and technicians to ensure understanding of correct vehicle repair methodology
To ensure that any amendment to repair work is authorised by the insurance company
Once authorisation has been gained, to liaise with the body shop personnel and make sure that they understand fully the prescribed repair method

You will demonstrate:

Enthusiasm to join our team. We are One Nationwide, One Team.
Strong organisational skills
Flexible work attitude
Problem solving within the role
Handle all vehicles with due care and attention ensuring that customer care/satisfaction is maintained at all times
Awareness of and adhere to all the housekeeping and health and safety regulations

You will ideally have:

Customer Service and administration experience
ATA qualification or be a time served technician
NVQ Level 1, 2 & 3
Experience in a body shop or accident repair environment

Why work for us?

We have over 4000 team members who take full advantage of:

One Nationwide, One Team Culture
Competitive Salary & Bonus
Workplace Pension
Life Assurance
Employee Assistance Programme.
Career Development
IMI (ATA) Accreditation Support
Training through Nationwide Academy
Child Care Vouchers
Competitive Annual Leave Package
Mobile Phone Discount Scheme
My Nationwide Car Scheme
My Nationwide Rewards

Includes discounts at:

Major supermarkets (Tesco, Sainsburys, Asda etc.)

High street retailers (Apple, John Lewis, Currys, Boots etc.)



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Please note: On accepting an offer of employment with Nationwide, you are providing us with permission and consent to proceed with our reference and vetting process. Our offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and in some cases a criminal records check. We may require information that covers the last 6 years of your employment and personal history. You will be required to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK. Please ensure you have this information available.

Nationwide is an equal opportunities employer. Nationwide is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in its recruitment practices and opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination, direct or indirect to ensure that no registering applicant is less fairly treated in any situation because of age, sexual orientation, disability, gender, marital status, race or religious beliefs or any other condition not relevant to the performance of the job and secondly, to ensure that our clients are offered the best candidates available in terms of skills, experience and approach