Senior) Body Shop VDA/Estimator - Drogenbos

C&V Services: The M&R Link is seeking a Body Shop (Senior) Automotive Damage Assessor to work for one of the most advanced automotive brands in the world. This position will support the body repair program in all aspects. If you're interested in becoming part of a world-class body shop team supporting the latest electric vehicle technology, we'd love to hear from you.

The individual should have at least ⚠ years of experience in the collision repair industry to demonstrate familiarity with the skills, knowledge and techniques to assess vehicle damage and determine the correct and safe method of repair to return the vehicle to its pre-accident condition.

Our vehicle damage assessors play an important role in Tesla body shops. In this position, you will:

• Complete timely and accurate cost estimates
• Be responsible for invoice management to ensure the department achieves its goals
• Use your in-depth knowledge of collision and body repair to have a direct impact on body shop profitability

Your mission:

• Identify and document important vehicle specifications
• Develop a maintenance plan based on Tesla-specific maintenance procedures
• Document any related or unrelated damage to the vehicle
• Prepare detailed repair estimates and plans for damaged Tesla models based on Tesla's specific repair procedures and insurance partners
• VRST Experts customer vehicles, maintain and execute a timely schedule before, during and after repairs are completed
• Execute proper escalation process when necessary
• Ensure proper reporting channels are followed
• Successfully utilize internal systems to report/record customer inquiries to generate data for field and plant operations
• Determine and record how many vehicles were occupied at the time of the incident
• Follow health and safety guidelines
• Work within specified hours
• Perform quality checks to ensure repairs meet Tesla's high standards
• Work in a manner consistent with EHS guidelines and in compliance with manufacturer and industry guidelines
• Contact your insurance representative to ensure the repair is authorized for claim and billing
• Book customers and keep them updated on the progress of their vehicle
• Complete repairs, arrange invoices and ensure vehicles are delivered on time
• Conduct remote assessments based on digital images and ensure all damage is documented with photographic evidence
• Prepare all estimates using country-specific cost estimating systems (Audatex, Cabas, CCC One or SP Connect)
• Work closely with co-workers to ensure accuracy and consistency in daily body shop operations

Walter's contribution:

• Experience working as a vehicle damage assessor in a body shop environment
• Vocational training as a body shop technician is desirable
• Become a proficient user of at least one costing system (CCC One, Audatex, Cabas or SP ConnectA)
• Understand how estimating affects profitability
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Have a clear understanding of health and safety and good housekeeping in the automotive environment
• Ability to provide leadership and guidance to teammates - Demonstrated excellence in the damage assessment process
• Have a complete and comprehensive understanding of the entire body shop refinishing process
• Ability to consistently provide the highest level of quality repairs
• Become familiar with all tools and equipment used during repairs
• Valid driver's license
• You are an excellent team player
• Well organized and able to think ahead when solving challenges
• You'll be able to quickly develop and mentor more junior talent in your field
• Learn and be highly adaptable to work in an ever-changing environment
• It’s great to get along with people! Our customers' satisfaction is key, and you'll be expected to communicate with them as needed and answer questions about repair work
• Very motivated to join Tesla's mission

C&V Services: The M&R Link is seeking a (Senior) Body Shop Vehicle Damage Assessor to work for one of the most advanced automotive brands in the world. This position will support the body repair program in all aspects. If you're interested in becoming part of a world-class body shop team supporting the latest electric vehicle technology, we'd love to hear from you.

The individual should have at least ⚠ years of experience in the collision repair industry to demonstrate familiarity with the skills, knowledge and techniques to assess vehicle damage and determine the correct and safe method of repair to return the vehicle to its pre-accident condition.

Our vehicle damage assessors play an important role in Tesla body shops. In this position, you will:

• Complete timely and accurate cost estimates
• Be responsible for invoice management to ensure the department achieves its goals
• Use your deep understanding of crash and collision issues to have a direct impact on body shop profitability

Your Tasks:

• Identify and document key vehicle specifications
• Develop a maintenance plan based on Tesla-specific maintenance procedures
• Document any related or unrelated damage to the vehicle
• Develop detailed repair estimates and plans for damaged Tesla models according to Tesla-specific repair procedures and insurance partners
• VRST Experts customer vehicles, maintain and execute a timely plan before, during and after repairs are completed
• Execute proper escalation process when necessary to ensure proper reporting channels are followed
• Successfully use internal systems to report/record and generate customer inquiries on site and plant operation dates and record how many vehicles were occupied at the time of the incident
• Follow health and safety guidelines
• Work within specified hours
• Perform quality checks to ensure repairs meet Tesla's high standards
• Perform work in a manner consistent with EHS guidelines
• Follow manufacturer and industry guidelines
• Liaise with your insurance agent to ensure the repairs are approved for claim and settlement
• Book customers and update them on vehicle progress
• Complete repair orders, invoice and ensure vehicles are delivered on time
• Conduct remote assessments based on digital images and ensure all damage is documented with photographic evidence
• Conduct all cost estimates using a country-specific costing system (Audatex, Cabas, CCC One or SP Connect)
• Work closely with co-workers to ensure accuracy and consistency in daily body shop operations

Your contribution:

• Experience working as a vehicle damage assessor in a workshop environment
• Vocational training as a body shop technician is desirable
• You are a qualified user of at least one computing system (CCC One, Audatex, Cabas or SP Connect)
• Get a good understanding of how estimates impact profitability
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Have a clear understanding of health and safety and good housekeeping in the automotive environment
• Ability to provide leadership and guidance to teammates, thereby demonstrating excellence during the damage assessment process
• Get a comprehensive understanding of the complete body shop repair process
• Providing the highest level of quality repairs every time
• Have a good understanding of the tools and equipment used in all repairs
• Valid driver's license
• You are an excellent team player
• Well organized and able to think ahead when solving challenges
• You will be able to develop and mentor more young talent in your field
• You learn quickly and are highly adaptable to working in a changing environment
• It’s great to get along with people! Our customers' satisfaction is key, and you'll be expected to communicate with them as needed and answer questions about repair work
• Highly motivated to join Tesla's mission