Vehicle Damage Assessor

Perfect Placement; Stretford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ATA training and accreditation support

Pension and life assurance

Staff discounts

Job summary

Perfect Placement is representing a leading UK-based accident repair group in Manchester seeking an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor to join their busy team. The role offers a competitive salary, generous bonuses, and ongoing ATA/IMI training to support career progression.

Responsibilities include inspecting vehicles, estimating costs and timescales, liaising with insurers, and coordinating with engineers to ensure quality and customer satisfaction throughout the repair cycle.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor or Estimator in a busy bodyshop.
• ATA or IMI accreditation preferred.
• Audatex experience highly desirable.
• Strong technical knowledge with excellent attention to detail.
• Full UK manual driving license.
• Proof of right to work (passport or birth certificate).
• Willingness to complete a Basic DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed inspections on damaged vehicles to determine repair requirements.
• Accurately estimate repair costs, timescales, and document repair methods.
• Liaise with insurers to secure repair authorisations while managing costs effectively.
• Work closely with engineers and technicians to coordinate repair processes.
• Maintain high standards of quality and customer satisfaction throughout the repair cycle.

Skills

Vehicle Damage Assessor

Estimator

Audatex

Driving license UK

Right to work

DBS check

Attention to detail

Tools

Audatex

Job description

We are representing a leading UK-based accident repair group actively seeking an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor to join their busy team in Manchester. This Vehicle Damage Assessor role presents an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional to enhance their career within a reputable organisation, offering a competitive salary, generous bonus structure, and ongoing training.

Benefits:

• Basic salary up to £55,000, with additional monthly performance bonuses
• Flexible working hours between 06:00 and 17:00 to fit your lifestyle
• ATA training and accreditation support, with clear opportunities for career progression
• Access to pension, life assurance, staff discounts, and other company benefits

Duties of a Vehicle Damage Assessor:

• Conduct detailed inspections on damaged vehicles to determine repair requirements
• Accurately estimate repair costs, timescales, and document repair methods
• Liaise with insurers to secure repair authorisations while managing costs effectively
• Work closely with engineers and technicians to coordinate repair processes
• Maintain high standards of quality and customer satisfaction throughout the repair cycle

Requirements of a Vehicle Damage Assessor:

• Proven experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor or Estimator within a busy bodyshop environment
• ATA or IMI accreditation preferred, but not essential
• Audatex experience is highly desirable
• Strong technical knowledge with excellent attention to detail
• Full UK manual driving license, with minimal points
• Ability to provide proof of right to work (passport or birth certificate)
• Willingness to complete a Basic DBS check