Vehicle Damage Assessor

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; Lamesley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus £5,000

No weekends

Career progression

Full training and support

Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd is seeking an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor to join our client’s team in Gateshead. The role offers a secure career within a large accident repair group with progression opportunities.

Key duties include conducting detailed inspections, estimating repair costs, and liaising with insurers and customers while maintaining high customer service and technical accuracy.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor in a bodyshop or accident repair environment.
• Audatex qualification is desirable
• Full UK driving licence
• Strong customer service mindset and high workmanship standards

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed inspections of damaged vehicles to assess extent of damage.
• Estimate repair costs and timeframes accurately.
• Liaise effectively with insurance companies and customers throughout the process.
• Produce repair reports that adhere to technical and quality standards.
• Maintain high standards of customer service and technical accuracy.
• Ensure all assessments comply with company procedures and industry regulations

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication

Full UK driving licence

Education

Audatex qualification desirable

IMI (ATA) accreditation preferred

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor to join our client's team in Gateshead. This Vehicle Damage Assessor position offers a secure and stable career within a large, established accident repair group, with excellent opportunities for progression. The Vehicle Damage Assessor role is ideal for professionals dedicated to delivering high-quality assessments and outstanding customer service.

Benefits:

• Basic salary up to £44,000, with an OTE of £48,000 including overtime
• Generous £5,000 sign-on bonus payable in the first year
• Monday to Friday working pattern, no weekends
• Secure employment with a well-established company
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• Full training and ongoing support provided
• Audatex qualification desirable, with IMI (ATA) accreditation preferredDuties of a Vehicle Damage Assessor:

Duties of a Vehicle Damage Assessor:

• Conduct detailed inspections of damaged vehicles to assess extent of damage
• Estimate repair costs and timeframes accurately
• Liaise effectively with insurance companies and customers throughout the process
• Produce repair reports that adhere to technical and quality standards
• Maintain high standards of customer service and technical accuracy
• Ensure all assessments comply with company procedures and industry regulations

Requirements of a Vehicle Damage Assessor:

• Proven experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor in a bodyshop or accident repair environment
• Audatex qualification is desirable
• A strong commitment to delivering excellent customer service
• Full UK driving licence
• Attention to detail and high standards of workmanship
• Ability to work efficiently within deadlines and team environment