Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA Estimator (AWDO-P15344)

AWD online; Liverpool; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus incentive

Internal promotion opportunities

Lottery scheme with jackpot over £1k

Star of the Month incentives

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Additional leave after 2 years

Annual work events

Job summary

OC Motor Repairs Ltd. is actively seeking a Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA Estimator in Liverpool to support efficient accident-repair planning using Audatex.

You will work alongside the body shop to estimate repairs, calculate times, and authorise additional work as needed, while building strong customer relationships and exploring sales opportunities. The role emphasizes motor-trade knowledge, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Motor-trade knowledge or experience essential.
• Strong organisation, judgement and computer skills.
• Audatex experience or familiarity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Estimate repairs for accident-damaged vehicles using Audatex.
• Calculate repair times and obtain authorisation for additional work.
• Build and maintain customer relationships while identifying sales opportunities.

Skills

Motor-trade knowledge

Organisation

Time management

Negotiation

Teamwork

Customer relationships

Tools

Audatex

Estimating software

Job description

Join our busy motor-trade team at OC Motor Repair, preparing accurate accident-repair estimates with Audatex, coordinating additional work and building customer relationships. Motor-trade knowledge or experience is essential, alongside strong organisation, judgement and computer skills.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Bodyshop Estimator, Vehicle Estimator, Automotive Estimator, Motor Vehicle Estimator, Accident Repair Estimator, Bodyshop Vehicle Damage Assessor, Vehicle Repair Estimator, Vehicle Appraiser

LOCATION: Liverpool, Merseyside, North West England

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

JOB OVERVIEW

This is a strong opportunity to join a busy motor-trade team where accurate estimating and customer relationships matter. The Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA Estimator will support efficient accident-repair planning using Audatex.

Working closely with the body shop, the Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA Estimator will calculate repair times and communicate authorisation for additional work.

Customer contact is also central, with the Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA Estimator building relationships while identifying appropriate sales opportunities.

ABOUT US

OC Motor Repairs is an established, insurance-approved accident repair network operating across the UK. With 19 years’ trading, the business has grown from a specialist repair operation into a nationwide network, investing in its people, training, technology and modern facilities along the way.

The team works with today’s vehicles using EV-ready facilities and modern repair technology, covering everything from body and paintwork to ADAS calibration and four-wheel alignment. With a strong focus on quality workmanship, professional standards and continuous improvement, OC Motor Repairs offers an environment where experienced automotive professionals can make an impact and continue developing their careers.

DUTIES

• Repair Estimating: Collate estimates for body repairs to accident-damaged vehicles using the Audatex computerised estimating system
• Repair Time and Authorisation: Calculate the time required for necessary repairs and inform the body shop when additional work is authorised
• Customer Relationships and Sales: Build customer relationships while maximising appropriate sales opportunities

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to multitask and prioritise workload
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Negotiation and quick decision-making abilities
• Self-motivation and ability to work under pressure using own initiative
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

BENEFITS

• Monthly bonus incentive
• Opportunities for internal promotion and progression
• Optional lottery scheme with a jackpot of over £1k per month
• Star of the Month incentives
• 20 days' annual leave with all bank holidays off
• Additional annual leave after 2 years' service
• Annual work events such as a Christmas party

JOB REF: AWDO-P15344

This job is being advertised by AWD online on behalf of OC Motor Repairs Ltd