Vehicle Damage Assessor

Auto Skills UK; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mon-Fri schedule

Full-time permanent

Professional accident repair env.

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Auto Skills UK in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor to assess accident-damaged vehicles and produce accurate repair estimates for the bodyshop.

You will use Audatex or GT Global to estimate parts, labour and costs, liaise with customers and insurers, and ensure repairs meet industry standards. Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, full-time permanent role.

Qualifications

• Experience as VDA/Bodyshop Estimator in accident repair.
• ATA/IMI accreditation in Vehicle Damage Assessment.
• Proficiency with Audatex or GT Global estimating systems.
• Strong IT and administrative skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Inspect damaged vehicles and assess repair extent.
• Produce detailed repair estimates with estimating systems.
• Identify parts, labour, repair methods and costs.
• Ensure estimates align with manufacturer standards.
• Liaise with customers, insurers and workshop teams.
• Maintain accurate repair records in systems.
• Support efficient vehicle workflow and timescales.
• Complete damage assessments and estimates professionally.

Skills

Estimating accuracy

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Vehicle knowledge

Education

ATA/IMI accreditation

Tools

Audatex

GT Global

Job description

VEHICLE DAMAGE ASSESSOR

Location: Edinburgh Salary: £36,000 - £40,000+ Basic Salary DOE | OTE £46,000+ Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Working Hours: Monday - Friday | 8:0am - 5:00pm

Looking for a Vehicle Damage Assessor role where your estimating expertise is properly recognised, with a consistent Monday-to-Friday working pattern? This Edinburgh opportunity is suited to an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA / Bodyshop Estimator with the technical knowledge and accuracy required to produce high-quality repair estimates.

You’ll be assessing accident-damaged vehicles, preparing accurate repair estimates and supporting the efficient progression of vehicles through the Bodyshop, while working as part of a professional accident repair environment.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Basic salary: £36,000 - £40,000+ DOE
• OTE: £46,000+
• Monday - Friday working pattern
• 8:00am - 5:00pm working hours
• Full-time permanent employment
• Professional accident repair environment
• Opportunity to utilise your specialist estimating skills
• Long-term career development opportunities

THE ROLE

As a Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA / Bodyshop Estimator, you will be responsible for assessing accident-damaged vehicles and producing accurate repair estimates to ensure repairs are planned efficiently and completed to the required standard.

• Inspect damaged vehicles and accurately assess the extent of repair required.
• Produce detailed and accurate repair estimates using appropriate estimating systems.
• Identify required parts, labour operations, repair methods and associated costs.
• Ensure estimates are accurate and aligned with manufacturer and industry repair standards.
• Liaise with customers, insurers, engineers and Bodyshop colleagues throughout the repair process.
• Maintain accurate records and update repair information on relevant systems.
• Support the Bodyshop team in maintaining efficient vehicle workflow and agreed repair timescales.
• Ensure all damage assessments and estimates are completed accurately and professionally.

ABOUT YOU

This opportunity would suit an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA / Bodyshop Estimator / Vehicle Estimator with strong technical knowledge and excellent attention to detail.

• Previous experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor, VDA, Bodyshop Estimator or Vehicle Estimator within an accident repair environment.
• ATA / IMI accreditation in Vehicle Damage Assessment or equivalent relevant industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of modern vehicle repair methods, construction and damage assessment.
• Proficiency with estimating systems such as Audatex / GT Global or similar.
• Strong IT and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to accurately assess damage and produce commercially accurate repair estimates.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively with customers, insurers and workshop teams.
• Professional, organised and methodical approach to your work.

Right to Work: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Proof of eligibility will be required prior to employment