Vehicle Damage Assessor

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Career development

Team environment

Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd is recruiting a highly skilled Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA) for a role based in Haywards Heath. This full-time, permanent position offers a competitive salary up to £45,000 OTE, with Monday to Friday hours and occasional Saturday mornings.

You will carry out precise damage assessments, liaising with customers, insurers and repair centres to communicate findings and ensure high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a VDA or estimator in motor trade.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of vehicle repair procedures and estimating software.
• Ability to work in a team and adapt to occasional Saturday hours.

Responsibilities

• Conduct damage assessments and estimations on vehicles.
• Communicate findings with customers, insurers, and repair centres.
• Maintain detailed records of assessments and estimates.
• Ensure work complies with standards and policies.
• Prioritise customer satisfaction and quality of service.

Skills

VDA experience

Customer communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

We are recruiting a highly skilled Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA) for our reputable client based in Haywards Heath. This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced Vehicle Damage Assessors seeking a dynamic role within a well-established company committed to quality and customer satisfaction.

The successful Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA) will be integral to the team, delivering accurate assessments and supporting the company’s commitment to excellence in vehicle repairs.

Benefits of this role include:

• Competitive salary up to £45,000 OTE, depending on experience and qualifications
• Full-time, permanent position with Monday to Friday working hours
• Flexibility within working hours (8am - 5.30pm) to promote work-life balance
• Opportunities for performance-related bonuses
• Supportive, professional team environment within a reputable organisation
• Career development opportunities within a forward-thinking company

Duties include:

• Conducting precise damage assessments and estimations on vehicles
• Engaging with customers, insurance companies, and repair centres to communicate findings
• Maintaining detailed records of assessments and estimates
• Ensuring all work complies with industry standards and company policies
• Prioritising customer satisfaction and quality of service
• Occasionally working on Saturday mornings, with flexibility around hours

Requirements for the role:

• Proven experience as a VDA or Estimator within the motor trade
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Good understanding of vehicle repair procedures and estimating software
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Flexibility to work occasional Saturday mornings
• A proactive approach to delivering high standards in vehicle assessment