Vehicle Damage Assessor

Holt Recruitment; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor for an established Accident Repair Centre in Greater Manchester. This permanent role offers a salary of £40,000 plus bonuses, 25 days holiday, and a company pension. Candidates must have experience using Audatex or similar software and excellent customer service skills. This is not a trainee position.

Benefits

Company pension

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Bonus

Qualifications

• Must have significant experience in a similar role in an accident repair center.
• Knowledge of estimating software is required.
• Great service skills and ability to meet customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Inspect accident damaged vehicles and assess repair costs.
• Ensure adherence to pricing schedules for repairs.
• Liaise with insurance companies regarding job updates.

Skills

Experience in accident repair

Proficiency in Audatex or similar estimating software

Customer service skills

Education

ATA VDA certification

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 Greater Manchester or 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 Greater Manchester Cheshire Bodyshop



VDA, Vehicle Damage Assessor, Vehicle Estimator

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