Vehicle Damage Assessor

Pybus Recruitment Ltd; Croydon; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

Health cash plan

Ongoing training

Career progression opportunities

Bonus potential

Job summary

Pybus Recruitment Ltd is recruiting on behalf of a major Accident Repair Group for a Vehicle Damage Assessor in Croydon. The role focuses on accurate damage assessment using Audatex, generating detailed estimates and coordinating with insurers and workshop teams.

They offer a full-time, on-site position with a circa £50,000 salary plus a performance bonus, pension contributions, health cash plan, ongoing training and clear opportunities for progression within a growing UK network.

Qualifications

• Proficient in using Audatex or similar estimating software.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational abilities.
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Accurately assess vehicle damage using Audatex or similar software.
• Prepare clear, detailed repair estimates in line with industry standards.
• Liaise with insurance providers, customers and workshop teams.
• Plan and document repair jobs efficiently to support workflow.

Skills

Audatex

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Audatex

Job description

Croydon, United Kingdom | Posted on 13/08/2026

• City Croydon
• Province Croydon
• Country United Kingdom
• Postal Code CR0

Job Description

Job Title: Vehicle Damage Assessor - Accident Repair Bodyshop

Location: Croydon, CRO

Salary: Circa £50,000 + bonus + other excellent benefits listed below

Competitive salary plus performance-related bonus

Pension contributions

Health cash plan

Ongoing training provided

Opportunities for career progression due to ongoing business growth

Our client is one of the largest independent Accident Repair Groups in the UK and is an award-winning company with over 30 years of knowledge and expertise within the vehicle body repair sector. Having originated in the Midlands, the business is expanding rapidly through organic growth and acquisition throughout the UK.

They are dynamic in their approach and geared to completing outstanding repairs, by combining the latest techniques and most effective technology with delivering excellent customer service. They ensure that our customers are at the heart of what they do.

Whether it is minor car park damage or a road traffic accident their 200 repair centres provide a range of services that use modern repair methods to put your vehicle back in its pre-accident condition, ensuring we repair every vehicle with utmost pride and care.

They are now actively looking to recruit a Vehicle Damage Assessor for their Accident Repair Bodyshop in Croydon.

About the Job:

As an experienced VDA / Estimator, the purpose of your role is to assess a wide range of vehicles, using Audatex, and calculate costings and the time required to complete all necessary repairs accurately and professionally.

You will liaise regularly with insurance engineers, write job cards for and liaise regularly with the workshop, and contact customers to provide updates.

This is a high volume of repairs carried out to the BSI PAS 10125 standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately assess vehicle damage using Audatex or similar estimating software
• Prepare clear, detailed repair estimates in line with industry standards
• Liaise effectively with insurance providers, customers, and our workshop team
• Plan and document repair jobs efficiently to support workflowEnsure all assessments and documentation are accurate, thorough, and compliant

Requirements

• Proficient in using Audatex or other estimating systems
• Solid understanding of modern vehicle repair techniques and materials
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organisational abilities
• Excellent communication skills and a team-focused mindset

What our client offers

• A full-time, secure role within a respected and expanding company
• Competitive salary based on experience, with performance-based bonus potential
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• A supportive, collaborative, and professional working environment

Requirements

• Proficient in using Audatex or other estimating systems
• Solid understanding of modern vehicle repair techniques and materials
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organisational abilities
• Excellent communication skills and a team-focused mindset
• A full-time, secure role within a respected and expanding company
• Competitive salary based on experience, with performance-based bonus potential
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• A supportive, collaborative, and professional working environment