Vehicle Damage Assessor

Holt Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive sector seeks an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor. The role involves inspecting vehicles, estimating repair costs, and ensuring systems and customer service standards are met. Candidates should have experience in a similar environment, ideally possess an ATA qualification, and must be competent with estimating software like Audatex.

Benefits

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Company pension

Qualifications

• Experience in an accident repair centre as a Vehicle Damage Assessor.
• Proficient with Audatex or similar estimating software.
• Skills in customer service and communication.

Responsibilities

• Inspect accident-damaged vehicles and assess damages.
• Ensure adherence to pricing schedules and repair methodologies.
• Communicate regularly with insurance and accident management companies.

Skills

Customer Service

Estimating Software

Vehicle Assessment

Education

ATA VDA

Tools

Audatex

Job description

• Rate: £40000 per annum, Benefits: + Bonus
• Type: Permanent

Vehicle Damage Assessor

Vehicle Damage Assessor

Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA / Vehicle Estimator

Ref - 159536

- Paying circa £40,000 basic salary
- Bonus available
- 25 days holidays plus bank holidays
- Company pension
- Permanent role



We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor / Vehicle Accident Damage Estimator to join an established Accident Repair Centre to cover one of their sites in the Cheshire area depending on which may suit you best.



This is NOT a trainee role, to be considered for this role you must be currently working in an accident repair centre in an identical role or have done so in the last 3 years.

You must have working experience of Audatex (or similar estimating software) and ideally hold an ATA VDA.



Key role and responsibilities as an Estimator / Vehicle Damage Assessor:

- You will undertake the inspection of accident damaged vehicles, assessing the full extent of the damage, costs of repair and time frames.
- You will ensure our work providers menu pricing schedules and repair methodologies and key information for each contract is being adhered too on each job.
- You will work within our guidelines to ensure that the workflow volume meets targets.
- Use computerised estimating systems.
- Liaise regularly with insurance and accident management companies with any updates or queries relating to relevant jobs.

- Contact customers to provide updates

Minimum requirements as an Estimator / Vehicle Damage Assessor:

Must have experience using estimating software (ideally Audatex)
ATA is advantageous but not essential
Ensure customer expectations are met and demonstrate great service skills



If you want to hear more about the Estimator / Vehicle Damage Assessor role, please send us your CV by clicking apply now or by contacting Richard on 07590309374 / [e-mail] to discuss further.



Estimator / Vehicle Damage Assessor £50,000 Cheshire Bodyshop



VDA, Vehicle Damage Assessor, Vehicle Estimator

• Start: 09/07/2025
• Rate: £40000 per annum, Benefits: + Bonus