Vehicle Damage Assessor

Solus Accident Repair Centres Company; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunity

Company pension scheme

33 days’ holiday

Aviva product discounts

Aviva Save As You Earn scheme

Supportive policies

Wellbeing focus

Job summary

Solus Accident Repair Centres Company is seeking a Vehicle Damage Assessor in Edinburgh to manage the vehicle repair journey from assessment to completion. You will ensure accurate inspections comply with industry standards while collaborating with repair teams. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and industry-recognized qualifications. The position offers a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and a pension scheme, amongst other benefits. Solus values inclusivity and encourages diverse applicants.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor within an accident repair environment.
• Confidence in assessing modern vehicle construction and repair methods.
• Ability to manage supplements in a fair and consistent way.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and assess vehicle damage in line with standards.
• Prepare repair methods and estimates using estimating systems.
• Support smooth repair flow through collaboration with teams.

Skills

Vehicle Damage Assessment

Attention to Detail

Technical Knowledge

Education

Relevant VDA or technical experience

Industry-recognized qualifications (ATA, IMI)

Job description

Overview

The Vehicle Damage Assessor role at Solus is built around technical accuracy, consistency and professional judgement. From initial assessment through to repair planning, your decisions play a critical part in keeping repairs safe, efficient and fair for everyone involved.

Because Solus operates directly within an insurer group, our Vehicle Damage Assessors work with a wider level of authority and influence, allowing you to make informed decisions that support technicians, customers and repair quality without unnecessary delays or hand‑offs.

Responsibilities

As a VDA, you’ll shape the repair journey from the outset, ensuring vehicles are assessed correctly and repairs are set up to be completed right first time.

You’ll:

• Accurately inspect and assess vehicle damage in line with manufacturer and industry standards
• Prepare clear repair methods and estimates using recognised estimating systems
• Identify additional damage and manage supplements in a fair, consistent way
• Work closely with Panel, MET, Paint and production teams to support smooth repair flow
• Promote best practice, quality and compliance across the site

This is a role where sound judgement and consistency matter as much as technical knowledge.

Qualifications

What matters most is that you bring relevant VDA or technical experience, along with a structured, quality‑first approach.

This may include:

• Experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor within an accident repair environment
• Knowledge of standards and industry‑recognised qualifications (such as ATA or IMI‑aligned competence)
• Confidence assessing modern vehicle construction and repair methods
• Strong attention to detail and consistency in decision‑making

We also recognise that strong VDAs come from a range of backgrounds. If you’ve developed deep technical understanding through another automotive role and are ready to move into assessment with the right support, we’re open to that progression.

No two Solus sites are the same, but our expectations are consistent. Working within an insurer‑owned repair group means our VDAs are trusted with a broader span of authority, enabling balanced decisions that keep repairs moving while maintaining high standards.

At Solus, you’ll find:

• Respect for VDA expertise and professional judgement
• Strong working relationships with technicians and production teams
• Opportunities to influence repair quality, process and outcomes
• An inclusive culture where decision‑making style matters more than stereotype

Why Join Solus?

• Competitive salary based on location, skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Bonus opportunity tied to your performance and the overall success of Solus.
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
• 33 days’ holiday (including bank holidays), with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days.
• Save money with up to 40% discount on Aviva products and other retailer discounts.
• Share in Aviva’s success through the Aviva Save As You Earn scheme.
• Supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave.
• Wellbeing focus with tools like Group Income Protection and 24/7 GP access.

At Solus, we value inclusivity and welcome all applicants. If you’re excited but don’t tick every box, we encourage you to apply—your unique skills might be just what we need.

We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria—just email us after applying to let us know.

Ready to join us? Apply online today, and our team will be in touch within 14 days.