Vehicle Damage Assessor

Auto Skills UK; Hart; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday include bank holidays

Healthcare cash plan

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Regular training and development

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Auto Skills UK is seeking a Vehicle Damage Assessor to join our growing team in Hook. The role focuses on accurate damage assessment, detailed estimating, and supporting the repair journey from start to finish.

You will work with modern estimating systems, liaise with insurers and customers, and help drive profitability while maintaining high service standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor, Vehicle Estimator or Automotive Estimator.
• Strong technical knowledge of vehicle body and paint repair.
• Experience producing accurate vehicle repair estimates.
• Confident using Audatex and Glassmatix.
• Audatex Gold training or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Producing accurate estimates and invoices within agreed repair timescales.
• Assessing vehicle damage and determining appropriate repair methods.
• Managing repair costs and supporting site profitability.
• Handling total loss assessments where required.
• Reviewing repair methodologies to ensure appropriate repair processes are followed.
• Ensuring all estimates and repairs comply with BS10125 standards.
• Liaising with customers, insurers and internal teams throughout the repair process.
• Identifying and reporting issues that could affect quality, costs or profitability.

Skills

Vehicle damage assessment

Customer-focused communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

Audatex

Glassmatix

E‑scribe

Ezi Methods

Glass's Evaluator

ATA accreditation

Job description

Vehicle Damage Assessor / Vehicle Estimator

Location: Hook

Salary: Competitive Salary + Team Performance Bonus

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Looking for a Vehicle Damage Assessor role where your expertise is recognised, your performance is rewarded, and you have genuine opportunities to progress?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and forward-thinking vehicle repair business at an exciting stage of development. You'll be joining an established national operation while working within a supportive team that values technical expertise, customer service and career development.

If you're an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor looking for a role where you can use your estimating expertise, work with modern systems and have the opportunity to develop your career, this could be the ideal next step.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive Salary
• Team Performance Bonus
• 28 Days Holiday Including Bank Holidays
• Paid Celebration Day
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Gym, Wellbeing and Shopping Discounts
• Car Insurance Discounts
• Employee Engagement Budget
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Equipment Purchase Scheme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Length of Service Awards
• Regular Training and Development
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Supportive Management Team

THE ROLE

As a Vehicle Damage Assessor, you will play a key role in accurately assessing vehicle damage, preparing estimates and supporting the repair process from initial assessment through to completion.

Key responsibilities include:

• Producing accurate estimates and invoices within agreed repair timescales
• Assessing vehicle damage and determining appropriate repair methods
• Managing repair costs and supporting site profitability
• Handling total loss assessments where required
• Reviewing repair methodologies to ensure appropriate repair processes are followed
• Ensuring all estimates and repairs comply with BS10125 standards
• Liaising with customers, insurers and internal teams throughout the repair process
• Identifying and reporting issues that could affect quality, costs or profitability

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will have:

• Proven experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor, Vehicle Estimator or Automotive Estimator
• Strong technical knowledge of vehicle body and paint repair
• Experience producing accurate vehicle repair estimates
• Confident using Audatex and Glassmatix
• Experience with E‑scribe, Ezi Methods and Glass's Evaluator desirable
• Audatex Gold training or equivalent experience
• ATA accreditation desirable, or willingness to achieve it
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Customer‑focused approach with excellent communication skills
• Positive, solutions‑focused attitude
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

If you're looking for your next challenge and want to be part of a professional team where your skills and experience are valued, we'd love to hear from you.