Vehicle Damage Assessor

Holt Recruitment Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Bonus available

Company pension

25 days holidays

Permanent role

Job summary

Holt Recruitment Group, on behalf of an established accident repair group, seeks a Vehicle Damage Assessor in Tyldesley. You will inspect damaged vehicles, estimate costs, and set realistic repair timescales in line with manufacturer standards.

To succeed you should have VDA/Estimator experience, be proficient with Audatex or similar software, and possess strong communication and organisation skills. This is a permanent full-time role with a company car/allowance and bonus potential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Vehicle Damage Assessor or Estimator in accident repair.
• Proficient with estimating software (Audatex or equivalent).
• ATA qualification is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Inspect accident-damaged vehicles and identify repair requirements and costs.
• Prepare accurate repair estimates aligned with manufacturer standards.
• Ensure repairs comply with agreements and approved methods.
• Prioritise assessments to support workshop productivity.
• Use estimating systems to provide precise repair assessments.
• Liaise with insurers and stakeholders and provide updates.
• Maintain excellent customer communication throughout the repair journey.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Education

ATA qualification

Tools

Audatex

Job description

Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA / Vehicle Estimator (Tyldesley)

Ref - 281133

We are partnering with a well-established and highly respected accident repair group to recruit an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking business that invests in its people, values quality workmanship, and provides a supportive environment where your expertise is recognised and rewarded.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out thorough inspections of accident-damaged vehicles, identifying repair requirements, estimating costs, and determining realistic repair timescales


• Prepare accurate and detailed repair estimates in line with manufacturer standards and industry best practices


• Ensure all repairs comply with work provider agreements, approved repair methods, and contractual requirements


• Effectively manage workload and prioritise assessments to support workshop productivity and efficiency targets


• Utilise industry-leading estimating systems to produce precise and professional repair assessments


• Build strong relationships with insurance companies, accident management providers, and other stakeholders, providing regular updates where required


• Deliver an outstanding customer experience by keeping customers informed throughout the repair journey and managing expectations professionally

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor, Estimator, or in a similar accident repair role


• Proficiency with estimating software, ideally Audatex or equivalent systems


• ATA qualification would be advantageous, but is not essential for the right candidate


• Excellent communication and customer service skills with the ability to build confidence and trust


• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work


• Organised and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Paying circa £45,000 basic salary


• Company car or car allowance


• Bonus available


• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays


• Company pension


• Permanent role