Vehicle Damage Assessor

Auto Skills UK; Reading; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Auto Skills UK is seeking a capable Vehicle Damage Assessor to join a leading team in Reading. The role focuses on efficient assessment of vehicle damage within a busy body shop, ensuring repairs meet factory specifications and customer expectations.

The ideal candidate will have a recognised apprenticeship as a VDA, with ATA qualification and Audatex certification preferred. You will contribute to a high-standard repair process and work collaboratively with the team.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship completed with a recognised Vehicle Damage Assessor pathway.
• Experience in a busy body shop; strong team player with drive for bonus hours.
• Sound knowledge of vehicle repair techniques and current industry standards.
• ATA qualification preferred; up-to-date Audatex certificate advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Work efficiently in a fast-paced accident repair centre.
• Follow repair techniques and align output with factory specs and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Vehicle repair techniques knowledge

Team player

Self-motivation to earn bonus hours

Education

NVQ/VCQ/SVQ/ATA qualification

Audatex certificate

Job description

VEHICLE DAMAGE ASSESSOR
Location: Reading

Talented and efficient Vehicle Damage Assessor to join this leading team.

Responsibilities of a Vehicle Damage Assessor

• Work efficiently in a fast-paced accident repair centre
• Follow the correct repair techniques and produce work in line with factory specifications and customer satisfaction

Skills and Qualifications of a Vehicle Damage Assessor

• You will have served a recognised apprenticeship as a Vehicle Damage Assessor and gained a technical qualification (such as NVQ / VCQ / SVQ / ATA).
• You must have previous experience working as a Vehicle Damage Assessor within a busy body shop and be a strong team player with a self-motivation to earn bonus hours.
• You will work to the highest standard and demonstrate a sound up-to-date knowledge of vehicle repair techniques.
• Must have previous experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor, ideally be ATA qualified and have an up to date Audatex certificate.

As well as this Vehicle Damage Assessor role, Auto Skills UK is recognized as the leading provider of temporary and permanent staffing solutions, from productive trades to senior management and are always looking for candidates within the Bodyshop industry.

VDA, Vehicle Damage Assessor, Vehicle Estimator, Vehicle Inspector