Vehicle Damage Assessor

Holt Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor for a permanent role in Manchester. The successful candidate will inspect accident-damaged vehicles, ensure compliance with repair methodologies, and maintain communication with customers and insurance companies. Ideal applicants should have experience with estimating software and strong customer service skills. This role offers a salary of around £40,000 plus bonuses and numerous benefits, including ongoing training.

Benefits

Company pension

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Must have experience using estimating software.
• Customer expectations must be met with great service skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake inspection of accident damaged vehicles.
• Communicate regularly with insurance companies regarding jobs.
• Ensure adherence to pricing schedules and methodologies.

Skills

Estimating software experience

Customer service skills

Tools

Audatex

Job description

• Rate: £40000 per annum, Benefits: + Bonus
• Type: Permanent

Vehicle Damage Assessor

Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA / Vehicle Estimator:


Ref - 171536

- Salary Circa £40,000 plus bonuses
- Monday to Friday
- 25 days holidays plus bank holidays
- Company pension
- Ongoing training and development
- Permanent role



We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor / Vehicle Accident Damage Estimator to join an established Accident Repair Centre in the Manchester area.



Key role and responsibilities as an Estimator / Vehicle Damage Assessor:

- You will undertake the inspection of accident damaged vehicles, assessing the full extent of the damage, costs of repair and time frames.
- You will ensure our work providers menu pricing schedules and repair methodologies and key information for each contract is being adhered too on each job.
- You will work within our guidelines to ensure that the workflow volume meets targets.
- Use computerised estimating systems.
- Liaise regularly with insurance and accident management companies with any updates or queries relating to relevant jobs.

- Contact customers to provide updates

Minimum requirements as an Estimator / Vehicle Damage Assessor:

Must have experience using estimating software (ideally Audatex)
ATA is advantageous but not essential
Ensure customer expectations are met and demonstrate great service skills



If you want to hear more about the Estimator / Vehicle Damage Assessor role, please send us your CV by clicking apply now or by contacting Richard on 07590309374 / [e-mail] to discuss further.



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VDA, Vehicle Damage Assessor, Vehicle Estimator

• Start: 31/07/2025
• Rate: £40000 per annum, Benefits: + Bonus