Vehicle Damage Assessor

AutoSkills (United Kingdom); Hook; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team Performance Bonus

Gym, Wellbeing and Shopping Discounts

Car Insurance Discounts

Employee Engagement Budget

Cycle to Work Scheme

Pension Scheme

Refer a Friend Scheme

Length of Service Awards

Regular Training and Development

Career Progression Opportunities

Job summary

AutoSkills (United Kingdom) is seeking a Vehicle Damage Assessor / Vehicle Estimator for Hook to join a growing repairs business. You will accurately assess damage, prepare estimates, and support the repair process from initial inspection through to completion.

You should have proven experience in vehicle estimation, strong repair-method knowledge, and hands-on experience with Audatex and other estimating tools.

Qualifications

• Experience as Vehicle Damage Assessor or Estimator.
• Strong knowledge of body and paint repair.
• Experience producing accurate vehicle repair estimates.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate estimates and invoices within repair timescales.
• Assess vehicle damage and determine appropriate repair methods.
• Manage repair costs and support site profitability.
• Handle total loss assessments when required.
• Review repair methods to ensure proper processes.
• Ensure estimates and repairs meet BS10125 standards.
• Liaise with customers, insurers and internal teams.
• Identify and report issues affecting quality or costs.

Skills

Vehicle estimation

Attention to detail

Time management

Customer communication

Team player

Tools

Audatex

Glassmatix

E-scribe

Ezi Methods

Glass's Evaluator

Audatex Gold training

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?

• Team Performance Bonus
• Gym, Wellbeing and Shopping Discounts
• Car Insurance Discounts
• Employee Engagement Budget
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Length of Service Awards
• Regular Training and Development
• Career Progression Opportunities

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