Central VDA Manager

Logic 360 Ltd; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive service provider in the UK is seeking a Central VDA Manager to oversee vehicle damage assessments and estimating activities. The ideal candidate will have a proven background in VDA roles within the automotive sector and strong technical knowledge of repair standards. This home and field-based role emphasizes consistency, accuracy, and best practices across multiple locations. Applicants should possess recognized automotive qualifications and a full UK driving license. Competitive salary and company vehicle included.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a VDA, Estimator, or Central Estimating Manager role within the automotive repair sector.
• Strong technical background in body shop and accident repair operations.
• Experience operating across multiple sites or regions preferred.
• Full UK driving licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as the central point of control for all VDA and estimating activity across the business.
• Produce, review, and authorise accurate vehicle damage assessments and repair estimates.
• Ensure consistency in estimating standards, labour times, parts usage, and repair methodologies.
• Conduct site visits and audits to assess estimate quality, repair accuracy, and process compliance.

Skills

Excellent technical knowledge of vehicle repair and estimating standards

Strong attention to detail

Commercially aware

Confident communicator

Highly organised and self‑motivated

Comfortable working autonomously

Education

Recognised automotive qualifications (NVQ, City & Guilds, ATA or equivalent)

Tools

Estimating systems

Job description

Role: Central VDA Manager

Location: Home / Field‑Based

Employment Type: Permanent

Working Shift Patterns: Monday to Friday (with flexibility to meet business needs)

Working Hours: 08:00 – 17:00

Salary: Competitive

Company Vehicle: Included

About Us

Our Client is a fast‑growing automotive service business delivering high‑quality vehicle repair and technical solutions to prestigious dealership and fleet clients across the UK. Backed by the strength and infrastructure of a leading UK Group, Fastech combines traditional automotive expertise with a forward‑thinking, performance‑led approach.

We pride ourselves on doing things properly - quality repairs, strong processes, and trusted relationships. As we continue to scale nationally, we are strengthening our central functions to ensure consistency, efficiency, and exceptional service delivery.

Client Information

Our Client operates as a specialist automotive services provider supporting a growing portfolio of dealer groups, fleets, and commercial partners. With a strong operational footprint and ambitious expansion plans, the business is investing in leadership roles that bring structure, consistency, and technical governance across all regions.

This role is critical to ensuring that estimating standards, repair accuracy, and commercial control are embedded across the business as our client continues its national growth journey.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Central VDA Manager to oversee all vehicle damage assessments and estimating activity across the business. This is a home and field‑based role, responsible for driving consistency, accuracy, and best practice across multiple sites and teams.

You will act as the central authority for VDA standards, supporting local teams, auditing estimates, liaising with insurers and clients, and ensuring all repairs are scoped correctly, costed accurately, and delivered in line with manufacturer and contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the central point of control for all VDA and estimating activity across the business
• Produce, review, and authorise accurate vehicle damage assessments and repair estimates
• Ensure consistency in estimating standards, labour times, parts usage, and repair methodologies
• Provide technical support and guidance to Workshop Managers, Estimators, and Technicians
• Conduct site visits and audits to assess estimate quality, repair accuracy, and process compliance
• Liaise with insurers, clients, and internal stakeholders to resolve estimate queries and approvals
• Monitor KPIs including estimate accuracy, repair conversion, supplement levels, and cycle times
• Support cost control and margin protection through accurate scoping and commercial awareness
• Drive continuous improvement in estimating processes, systems usage, and technical capability
• Stay up to date with manufacturer repair methods, insurer requirements, and industry standards

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in a VDA, Estimator, or Central Estimating Manager role within the automotive repair sector
• Strong technical background in body shop and accident repair operations
• Recognised automotive qualifications (NVQ, City & Guilds, ATA or equivalent)
• Demonstrable experience working with estimating systems and repair methodologies
• Experience operating across multiple sites or regions preferred
• Full UK driving licence essential

Skills Requirements

• Excellent technical knowledge of vehicle repair and estimating standards
• Strong attention to detail with a forensic approach to damage assessment
• Commercially aware with the ability to balance quality, cost, and efficiency
• Confident communicator able to challenge and influence at all levels
• Highly organised and self‑motivated in a remote and field‑based role
• Comfortable working autonomously while supporting wider operational teams

How to Apply

If you are an experienced VDA professional looking to step into a central, influential role within a growing automotive business, we want to hear from you. Please send your CV to or apply via the Logic 360 Group website - Recruitment Done Differently.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Logic 360 Ltd are equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees