Senior Vehicle Damage Estimator – Commercial Fleet

Auto Skills UK; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Scheme

Company Car

Job summary

AutoSkills UK is seeking a proactive Vehicle Damage Assessor / Estimator in Wolverhampton. You will manage repairs from initial estimate through to final invoicing, building strong customer relationships and supporting continuous business improvement within a modern bodyshop environment.

Bring ATA or IMI VDA accreditation (or willingness to achieve), solid Audatex experience, and a track record with insurance companies and fleet networks.

Qualifications

• ATA or IMI Vehicle Damage Assessor Accredited (or willing to achieve accreditation).
• Strong working knowledge of Audatex estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate and profitable repair estimates for vans, tractor units, trailers and specialist commercial vehicles using Audatex, fleet portals and manual estimating methods.
• Liaise with insurance engineers to negotiate and maximise repair authorisations and values.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with customers throughout the repair journey.
• Order replacement parts and effectively manage returns when required.
• Work closely with Bodyshop Managers to prioritise workflow and maintain accurate estimated completion dates.
• Update and refine repair estimates to obtain final authorisation before invoicing.
• Ensure all repairs comply with manufacturer repair methods and industry best practice.
• Support technicians and operational teams to ensure repairs are completed efficiently and to the highest quality standards.
• Help improve business processes and procedures, with a particular focus on Autoflow.
• Develop strong relationships with existing customers while identifying opportunities to generate additional business.
• Support the business in achieving and maintaining BS10125 accreditation.

Skills

Audatex estimating

Insurance liaison

Customer service

BS10125 awareness

Negotiation

Tools

Audatex estimating software

Autoflow

Job description

AutoSkills UK is seeking a proactive Vehicle Damage Assessor / Estimator in Wolverhampton. You will manage repairs from initial estimate through to final invoicing, building strong customer relationships and supporting continuous business improvement within a modern bodyshop environment.

Bring ATA or IMI VDA accreditation (or willingness to achieve), solid Audatex experience, and a track record with insurance companies and fleet networks.