Remote Vehicle Damage Assessor - Audatex Expert

DEKRA Automotive Ltd; Bledlow Ridge; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Holiday buy/sell

Private health insurance

Pension contribution

Employee referral scheme

EV salary sacrifice

Eye care vouchers

EAP

Professional development

Global organisation

Job summary

DEKRA Automotive Ltd is seeking a Vehicle Damage Assessor to work from home with occasional site visits across the Midlands to North London and South London to the South Coast. You will assess damaged vehicles, produce repair estimates, and apply manufacturer-approved repair methods.

You will collaborate with customers, insurers, and repair networks, ensure compliance with industry standards, and help return vehicles to the road safely while maintaining accuracy and quality in every inspection.

Qualifications

• Experience as Vehicle Damage Assessor in bodyshop or automotive assessment
• Proficient with Audatex estimating software
• Strong knowledge of OEM repair standards and repair methods
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Detail-oriented with methodical inspections and reporting
• ATA VDA accreditation
• NVQ/IMI/SVQ in Vehicle Damage Assessment or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Inspect damaged vehicles and assess structural, mechanical, electronic, and cosmetic damage
• Produce detailed repair estimates and apply OEM repair methods
• Advise on repair versus replace decisions, including ADAS/EV considerations
• Liaise with customers, insurers, and repair networks
• Maintain documentation for efficient planning and cost control

Skills

Vehicle damage assessment experience

Audatex usage

Repair methodology knowledge

Communication

Documentation & reporting

ATA VDA accreditation

NVQ/IMI/SVQ in VDA

Education

ATA Vehicle Damage Assessor Accreditation

NVQ/IMI/SVQ in Vehicle Damage Assessment

Tools

Audatex

Job description

DEKRA Automotive Ltd is seeking a Vehicle Damage Assessor to work from home with occasional site visits across the Midlands to North London and South London to the South Coast. You will assess damaged vehicles, produce repair estimates, and apply manufacturer-approved repair methods.

You will collaborate with customers, insurers, and repair networks, ensure compliance with industry standards, and help return vehicles to the road safely while maintaining accuracy and quality in every inspection.