Vehicle Appraiser/Estimator

Command Recruitment; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor for a permanent role in Peterborough, UK. The position offers a stable environment with no direct customer or insurance interaction. You will be responsible for inspecting vehicles, preparing estimates, and communicating repair methods to technicians. Ideal candidates should have a background in bodyshop or accident repair, with an immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Experience from a bodyshop or accident repair background.
• Ability to inspect damaged vehicles and assess repairs.
• Good communication skills with technicians.

Responsibilities

• Inspect damaged vehicles and assess repair costs.
• Identify correct repair methods.
• Prepare estimates and maintain records.

Job description

Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA / Bodyshop Estimator

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor from either bodyshop or accident repair background, to join our growing client with fantastic facilities.

All in-house work – no insurance companies to deal with and no customers!

The VDA position for this site is a very important role and an immediate start is on offer for the right candidate. You will be working in a team of 10+ appraisal staff.

Our client is going through a big stage of growth.

This job role is a VDA / Vehicle Damage Assessor / Estimator position and ideally requires an experienced candidate. All cars are under 8 years and no medium to large accident damage.

Job Details

• Inspect damaged vehicles and assess the full extent of the damage sustained, assess the cost of repair and timescales
• Identify the correct prescribed repair method
• Prepare computerised and manual estimates and accurately record these, maintaining up-to-date records of all estimates
• Communicate effectively with technicians to ensure understanding of correct vehicle repair methodology

Hours: 42.5 a week – Permanent Job.

Monday‑Friday 6 am to 3:30 pm or 7:00 am‑4:30 pm (with lunch, morning and afternoon breaks)