Remote Vehicle Damage Assessor – AV/EV Tech

Dunwall Partners Ltd; Stokenchurch; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Private health insurance

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

DEKRA is seeking a Vehicle Damage Assessor to inspect and estimate vehicle damage remotely with occasional onsite visits across the Midlands to London corridor. You will produce Audatex-based repair estimates, advise on repair vs.

replace decisions, and liaise with customers, insurers and repair teams to ensure quality outcomes. Ideal candidates bring ATA accreditation and experience in ADAS/EV capable assessments, with strong communication and meticulous documentation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Vehicle Damage Assessor in a bodyshop, accident repair, or automotive assessment environment.
• Full competence using Audatex estimating software.
• Strong understanding of vehicle repair methodologies and OEM repair standards.
• ATA accreditation and related automotive qualifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect damaged vehicles and accurately assess structural, mechanical, electronic, and cosmetic damage.
• Produce detailed repair estimates using Audatex, ensuring insurer and manufacturer standards are met.
• Apply OEM repair methods and advise on repair vs. replace decisions, including ADAS/EV considerations.
• Liaise with customers, insurers and internal teams to communicate repair requirements and progress.
• Maintain accurate documentation to support repair planning, workflow management and cost control.

Skills

Vehicle damage assessment

Audatex estimating software

Communication

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Education

ATA Vehicle Damage Assessor Accreditation

NVQ/IMI/SVQ or equivalent in Vehicle Damage Assessment

Tools

Audatex estimating software

Job description

DEKRA is seeking a Vehicle Damage Assessor to inspect and estimate vehicle damage remotely with occasional onsite visits across the Midlands to London corridor. You will produce Audatex-based repair estimates, advise on repair vs.

replace decisions, and liaise with customers, insurers and repair teams to ensure quality outcomes. Ideal candidates bring ATA accreditation and experience in ADAS/EV capable assessments, with strong communication and meticulous documentation.