VDA Estimator: Weekdays, Career Progression, Up to £38k

AutoSkills (United Kingdom); Poole; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Monday to Friday 08:00-17:00

Salary up to £38,000

Job summary

AutoSkills (United Kingdom) in Poole seeks an Experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA) / Estimator to join a professional accident repair centre. You will assess damage, prepare accurate repair estimates, and ensure repair methods, labour times, and parts costs are identified correctly.

This full-time role offers a salary up to £38,000 depending on experience, with a Monday to Friday 08:00-17:00 schedule and opportunities for ongoing training and career progression in a modern bodyshop focused

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor, VDA, or Estimator within an automotive accident repair centre or bodyshop.
• Strong understanding of vehicle damage assessment, repair methods, labour times, and parts costing.
• Experience using automotive estimating systems and preparing accurate repair estimates.
• Knowledge of manufacturer repair procedures and current accident repair industry standards.
• Confident communication skills with the ability to liaise professionally with customers, insurers, engineers, and workshop teams.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage workload effectively and work to deadlines in a busy bodyshop environment.
• IMI and/or ATA VDA qualifications advantageous.
• Full UK Driving Licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess accident-damaged vehicles and determine 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 during the repair process and prepare supplementary estimates where required.
• Liaise with customers, insurers, engineers, and other relevant parties regarding repair requirements and authorisation.
• Work closely with Panel Technicians, MET Technicians, Paint Sprayers, and Workshop Controllers to support efficient workflow.
• Monitor repair progress and help ensure work remains within agreed estimates and timescales.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure estimates comply with quality, safety, and industry standards.

Skills

Vehicle damage assessment

Estimating

Communication with customers/insurers

Organisation & time management

Attention to detail

Education

IMI and/or ATA VDA qualifications advantageous

Tools

Automotive estimating systems

Job description

AutoSkills (United Kingdom) in Poole seeks an Experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA) / Estimator to join a professional accident repair centre. You will assess damage, prepare accurate repair estimates, and ensure repair methods, labour times, and parts costs are identified correctly.

This full-time role offers a salary up to £38,000 depending on experience, with a Monday to Friday 08:00-17:00 schedule and opportunities for ongoing training and career progression in a modern bodyshop focused