Vehicle Damage Assessor

Auto Skills UK; St Albans; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OTE £55,000

Full-time permanent role

Professional Bodyshop environment

Job summary

Auto Skills UK is seeking an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor in St Albans to accurately assess accident-damaged vehicles and produce high-quality repair estimates. This role involves using industry estimating systems and coordinating with customers and insurers to ensure efficient repairs.

You will join a professional Bodyshop environment with a Monday–Friday schedule, a base salary of £40,000–£50,000 and an OTE of £55,000. This is a full-time permanent position based in St Albans.

Qualifications

• Must have ATA/IMI accreditation in Vehicle Damage Assessment or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of modern vehicle repair methods and damage assessment.
• Proficient with estimating systems and accurate record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Inspect damaged vehicles and accurately assess the extent of repair required.
• Produce detailed repair estimates using Audatex / GT Global or similar estimating systems.
• Identify required parts, labour operations and repair methods.
• Ensure estimates accurately reflect the required repair work.
• Liaise with customers, insurers, engineers and Bodyshop colleagues throughout the repair process.
• Maintain accurate records and update repair information on relevant systems.
• Support the efficient workflow of vehicles through the Bodyshop.
• Ensure damage assessments and estimates are completed accurately and professionally.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Education

ATA/IMI accreditation

Tools

Audatex

GT Global

Job description

VEHICLE DAMAGE ASSESSOR

Location: St Albans Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 Basic Salary | OTE £55,000 Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Working Hours: Monday - Friday | 8:00am - 5:30pm

Looking for a Vehicle Damage Assessor role where your estimating expertise can be put to good use within a professional Bodyshop environment? This St Albans opportunity is suited to an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA / Bodyshop Estimator who can accurately assess vehicle damage and produce high-quality repair estimates.

You'll be responsible for assessing accident-damaged vehicles, preparing accurate estimates and helping ensure repairs progress efficiently through the Bodyshop, while working a consistent Monday-to-Friday schedule.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Basic salary: £40,000 - £50,000
• OTE: £55,000
• Monday - Friday working pattern
• 8:00am - 5:30pm working hours
• Full-time permanent employment
• Professional Bodyshop working environment
• Opportunity to utilise your specialist estimating skills

THE ROLE

As a Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA / Bodyshop Estimator, you will be responsible for assessing accident-damaged vehicles and producing accurate repair estimates to ensure repairs are planned and completed efficiently.

• Inspect damaged vehicles and accurately assess the extent of repair required.
• Produce detailed repair estimates using appropriate estimating systems.
• Identify required parts, labour operations and repair methods.
• Ensure estimates accurately reflect the required repair work.
• Liaise with customers, insurers, engineers and Bodyshop colleagues throughout the repair process.
• Maintain accurate records and update repair information on relevant systems.
• Support the efficient workflow of vehicles through the Bodyshop.
• Ensure damage assessments and estimates are completed accurately and professionally.

ABOUT YOU

This opportunity would suit an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA / Bodyshop Estimator / Vehicle Estimator with strong technical knowledge and excellent attention to detail.

• Previous experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor, VDA, Bodyshop Estimator or Vehicle Estimator within an accident repair environment.
• ATA / IMI accreditation in Vehicle Damage Assessment or equivalent relevant industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of modern vehicle repair methods, construction and damage assessment.
• Proficiency with estimating systems such as Audatex / GT Global or similar.
• Strong IT and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to accurately assess damage and produce commercially accurate repair estimates.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively with customers, insurers and workshop teams.
• Professional, organised and methodical approach to your work.

Right to Work: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Proof of eligibility will be required prior to employment