Vehicle Damage Assessor

Tru Talent; Daventry; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive recruitment agency in Daventry is seeking a skilled Vehicle Damage Assessor to join their team. The successful candidate will have relevant qualifications and previous experience in a body shop, ensuring high standards in vehicle repair techniques. This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with flexibility in working hours.

Qualifications

• Recognised apprenticeship as Vehicle Damage Assessor or Estimator.
• Experience in a busy body shop.
• ATA qualification with up-to-date Audatex certificate.

Responsibilities

• Work efficiently in a fast-paced accident repair centre.
• Follow correct repair techniques to meet specifications and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Knowledge of vehicle repair techniques

Education

Technical qualification (NVQ / ATA / IMI / SVQ)

Tools

Audatex

Job description

Vehicle Damage Assessor

Location: Daventry

Basic Salary: Up to £45,000 DOE

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 42.5h week (flexibility with start and finish times if needed)

Our client is looking for a talented and efficient Vehicle Damage Assessor / Vehicle Estimator to join this leading team.

Qualifications required for a Vehicle Damage Assessor / Vehicle Estimator / VDA:

• You will have served a recognised apprenticeship as a Vehicle Damage Assessor / Vehicle Estimator / VDA and gained a technical qualification (such as NVQ / ATA / IMI / SVQ)
• You must have previous experience working as a Vehicle Damage Assessor / Vehicle Estimator / VDA within a busy body shop and be a strong team player with a self‑motivation to earn bonus hours
• You will work to the highest standard and demonstrate a sound up‑to‑date knowledge of vehicle repair techniques using Audatex
• Must have previous experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor / Vehicle Estimator / VDA, be ATA qualified, and ideally have an up‑to‑date Audatex certificate

Duties of a Vehicle Damage Assessor / Vehicle Estimator / VDA:

• Be able to work efficiently in a fast‑paced accident repair centre
• Follow the correct repair techniques and produce work in line with factory specifications and customer satisfaction

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