Estimator

Auto Skills UK; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to £42,000

Mon-Fri working pattern

No weekend working

Modern bodyshop environment

Ongoing training & development

Career progression opportunities

Supportive and experienced team

Job summary

Auto Skills UK is seeking an experienced VDA/Estimator in Shrewsbury to accurately assess vehicle damage and prepare repair estimates. You will work closely with customers, insurers, and technicians to ensure efficient processing and high-quality repairs.

The role is full-time and permanent, with a Monday–Friday pattern (08:30–17:00) in a modern bodyshop offering ongoing training and development opportunities. Your expertise will help maintain high standards of accuracy and customer service.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor / Estimator is required.
• Experience in an accident repair centre or bodyshop is essential.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle damage assessment and repair processes.
• Experience producing accurate repair estimates and supplements.
• Confident using automotive estimating systems and relevant technology.
• Good understanding of manufacturer repair methods and industry standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed vehicle damage assessments and identify all repairable areas.
• Produce accurate and comprehensive repair estimates using estimating systems.
• Identify additional or hidden damage and prepare supplementary estimates.
• Liaise with customers, insurers, engineers and management.
• Ensure repairs and estimates comply with standards.
• Collaborate with Panel, MET and Paint Technicians to maintain throughput.
• Monitor repair progress and communicate changes or needs.
• Maintain accurate repair documentation and ensure estimating processes are followed.

Skills

Vehicle damage assessment

Estimating systems

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Education

IMI / ATA qualification advantageous

Tools

Estimating systems

Job description

EXPERIENCED VDA / ESTIMATOR

Location: Shrewsbury

Salary: Up to £42,000 Depending on Experience

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours: Monday - Friday - 08:30 - 17:00

Looking for a role where your estimating and vehicle damage assessment skills are recognised, your earning potential is rewarded, and your career can continue to progress?

If you're an experienced VDA / Estimator looking to join a professional accident repair centre, this is an excellent opportunity to utilise your expertise within a modern, well-equipped bodyshop where accuracy, quality and customer service are genuinely valued.

Offering a competitive salary of up to £42,000 depending on experience, you'll join an experienced team where your knowledge can make a real difference to the efficiency and quality of the repair process. With a Monday to Friday working pattern and no weekend commitments, this role also offers an excellent work-life balance alongside long-term career stability and development opportunities.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive Salary - Up to £42,000 DOE
• Monday to Friday Working Pattern
• 08:30am - 5:00pm
• Full-Time, Permanent Position
• No Weekend Working
• Modern Bodyshop Environment
• Ongoing Training & Development
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Supportive and Experienced Team

THE ROLE

As an Experienced VDA / Estimator, you will be responsible for accurately assessing vehicle damage, preparing repair estimates and ensuring vehicles are assessed and processed efficiently through the accident repair process.

You will work closely with customers, technicians, insurers and management to ensure repairs are accurately estimated, correctly authorised and completed to the highest possible standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out detailed vehicle damage assessments and identify all areas requiring repair
• Produce accurate and comprehensive repair estimates using appropriate estimating systems
• Identify additional or hidden damage and prepare supplementary estimates where required
• Liaise professionally with customers, insurers, engineers and other relevant parties
• Ensure repair methods and estimates comply with manufacturer and industry standards
• Work closely with Panel, MET and Paint Technicians to maintain efficient vehicle throughput
• Monitor repair progress and communicate any changes or additional requirements
• Maintain accurate repair documentation and ensure all estimating processes are completed correctly

ABOUT YOU

• Proven experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor / Estimator
• Previous experience within an accident repair centre or bodyshop
• Strong knowledge of vehicle damage assessment and accident repair processes
• Experience producing accurate repair estimates and supplements
• Confident using automotive estimating systems and relevant technology
• Good understanding of manufacturer repair methods and industry standards
• Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet agreed deadlines
• Professional, organised and commercially aware approach
• Strong team player with a positive and proactive attitude
• IMI / ATA qualification advantageous
• Full UK Driving Licence preferred

Alternative Job Titles:

VDA / Vehicle Damage Assessor / Vehicle Damage Estimator / Automotive Estimator / Bodyshop Estimator / Accident Repair Estimator / Repair Estimator / Automotive Damage Assessor / Vehicle Assessor / Bodyshop VDA