Senior Vehicle Damage Estimator | Mon–Fri, Modern Bodyshop

Auto Skills UK; Poole; Vor Ort; GBP 34.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Mon-Fri 08:00–17:00

Permanent contract

Modern workshop

Ongoing training

Career progression

No weekend commitments

Zusammenfassung

Auto Skills UK in Poole is seeking an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA) / Estimator to join a busy bodyshop. You will assess accident-damaged vehicles, prepare repair estimates, and work with technicians to ensure accurate costs and timely repairs.

The role offers a Monday–Friday 08:00–17:00 schedule, a permanent contract, and ongoing training with career development in a modern workshop. Previous VDA/Estimator experience and knowledge of estimating systems are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Previous experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA) or Estimator in an automotive bodyshop.
• Knowledge of vehicle damage assessment, repair methods, labour times and parts costing.
• Experience using automotive estimating systems and preparing repair estimates.
• Understanding of manufacturer repair procedures and industry standards.

Aufgaben

• Assess accident-damaged vehicles and determine appropriate repair methods and processes.
• Prepare accurate estimates covering labour, parts, materials and repair times.
• Use relevant estimating systems and follow manufacturer repair procedures.
• Identify additional damage and prepare supplementary estimates as required.
• Liaise with customers, insurers, engineers and workshop teams regarding repair requirements.

Kenntnisse

VDA / Estimator experience

Estimating systems

Attention to detail

Customer/insurer liaison

Organisation

Ausbildung

IMI ATA VDA advantageous

Tools

Estimating software

Jobbeschreibung

Auto Skills UK in Poole is seeking an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA) / Estimator to join a busy bodyshop. You will assess accident-damaged vehicles, prepare repair estimates, and work with technicians to ensure accurate costs and timely repairs.

The role offers a Monday–Friday 08:00–17:00 schedule, a permanent contract, and ongoing training with career development in a modern workshop. Previous VDA/Estimator experience and knowledge of estimating systems are essential.