Vehicle Damage Assessor

MPJ Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Birthday day off

Social events

Job summary

MPJ Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Vehicle Damage Assessor in Manchester City Centre with hybrid arrangements after settling in. The role involves delivering accurate vehicle assessments, liaising with insurers and customers, and managing a caseload to resolve claims professionally.

A competitive salary of £40,000 is offered. Ideal candidates have VDA or related qualifications, experience with Audatex/Glassmatix, and strong communication and negotiation skills to ensure fair outcomes and

Qualifications

• Experience as Vehicle Damage Assessor or related roles.
• Qualified VDA certifications (ATA IMI IAEA or AQP).
• Knowledge of repair methods and estimating systems.

Responsibilities

• Assess vehicle damage and produce repair estimates and valuations.
• Prepare engineering reports using Audatex and Glassmatix.
• Liaise with insurers, repairers and customers to progress claims.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Education

ATA VDA, IMI, IAEA or AQP qualifications

Tools

Audatex

Glassmatix

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vehicle Damage Assessor (MPJVDA) Manchester, England

Vehicle Damage Assessor

Manchester City Centre | Office Based with Hybrid Arrangements Once Settled Down
Monday - Friday | 9:00am - 5:00pm
£40,000

Ready to take the next step in your VDA career?

Are you an experiencedVehicle Damage Assessor, Motor Engineer or Bodyshop VDAlooking for a role where your expertise is genuinely valued?

MPJ Recruitment is proud to be partnering with one of the UK's leading independent vehicle engineering and accident damage assessment specialists. Due to continued growth, they're looking to welcome an experiencedVehicle Damage Assessorto their highly skilled team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking business that combinestechnical excellence, a supportive culture, ongoing professional development and genuine long-term career progression.

The Role

As a Vehicle Damage Assessor, you'll play a key role in delivering accurate vehicle assessments and helping to ensure claims are resolved efficiently and professionally.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assessing vehicle damage and producing accurate repair estimates and valuations.
• Preparing detailed engineering reports using Audatex and Glassmatix.
• Liaising with insurers, repairers and customers to progress claims efficiently.
• Negotiating fair and commercially sound repair outcomes.
• Managing your own caseload while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Ensuring all assessments are completed in line with industry standards and company procedures.

About You

We're looking for someone who is passionate about the motor industry and takes pride in delivering high-quality work.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor, Motor Engineer, Automotive Engineer Assessor, Independent Assessor or Bodyshop VDA.
• ATA VDA, IMI, IAEA or AQP qualifications.
• Strong knowledge of modern vehicle repair methods and estimating systems.
• Experience using Audatex, Glassmatix and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Why Join?

This is more than just another VDA position. You'll be joining a company that genuinely values its people and rewards hard work with an excellent salary, outstanding benefits and a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits include:

• 25 days plus Bank Holidays. 2 days extra Annual Leave if no sickness for 12 months
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Day off for your birthday
• Day off on your child's first ever day at school
• Access to discounts for gym membership, shopping, holidays and national retailers
• Dress down Fridays
• Regular team building activities and social events