Remote Vehicle Damage Assessor (Audatex Expert)

DEKRA UK Management; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private health insurance

Pension contribution

Employee referral scheme

EV salary sacrifice scheme

Eye test vouchers

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

DEKRA UK Management is seeking a Vehicle Damage Assessor to join our global inspection network. Based remotely, you will inspect damaged vehicles, produce repair estimates, and apply OEM repair standards while coordinating with customers, insurers and repair teams.

Experience with Audatex, strong communication, and familiarity with ADAS and EV tech are highly valued. The role involves occasional onsite visits across the Midlands to London, and offers a comprehensive benefits package and ongoing

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Vehicle Damage Assessor in a bodyshop, accident repair, or automotive assessment environment.
• Full competence using Audatex estimating software.
• Knowledge of OEM repair standards and ADAS/EV considerations.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.
• ATA Vehicle Damage Assessor Accreditation.
• NVQ, IMI, SVQ, or equivalent qualification in Vehicle Damage Assessment or a related automotive discipline.

Responsibilities

• Inspect damaged vehicles and accurately assess structural, mechanical, electronic, and cosmetic damage.
• Produce detailed repair estimates using Audatex, ensuring compliance with insurer requirements and manufacturer standards.
• Apply OEM repair methods and make informed repair versus replace decisions, including considerations for ADAS and EV technologies.
• Liaise with customers, insurers, and internal stakeholders to communicate repair requirements and progress.
• Maintain accurate documentation and support efficient repair planning, workflow management, and cost control.

Skills

Audatex estimating

Vehicle damage assessment

Stakeholder management

ADAS & EV knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ/IMI/SVQ in Vehicle Damage Assessment

ATA Accreditation

Tools

Audatex

Job description

DEKRA UK Management is seeking a Vehicle Damage Assessor to join our global inspection network. Based remotely, you will inspect damaged vehicles, produce repair estimates, and apply OEM repair standards while coordinating with customers, insurers and repair teams.

Experience with Audatex, strong communication, and familiarity with ADAS and EV tech are highly valued. The role involves occasional onsite visits across the Midlands to London, and offers a comprehensive benefits package and ongoing