Vehicle Damage Assessor

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £45,000

OTE up to £50,000

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd. in Sunderland is seeking an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor / Estimator to join a busy on-site bodyshop team. You will deliver accurate valuations, detailed reports, and photographic evidence for customers, insurers, and repair workflows.

Responsibilities include inspecting damaged vehicles, evaluating repair estimates, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Audatex experience is beneficial, and the role offers growth within a high-volume accident repair

Qualifications

• Experience as Vehicle Damage Assessor/Estimator in an accident repair or bodyshop environment.
• Ability to produce clear, detailed reports with photographic evidence.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Audatex experience is beneficial/required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed inspections of damaged vehicles to assess the extent of damage.
• Document vehicle conditions accurately using reports and photographs.
• Evaluate repair estimates and determine necessary repairs.
• Review estimates for accuracy and completeness.
• Identify additional damages requiring attention.
• Ensure assessments comply with industry standards and safety regulations.
• Recommend repair strategies focused on cost efficiency.
• Maintain detailed records of inspections and communications.
• Stay current with repair techniques, policies, and regulations.
• Assist in post-repair inspections to verify quality.
• Support the claims process and negotiations as required.
• Use Audatex and other tools to complete assessments.
• Manage workload to meet deadlines and customer expectations.
• Liaise with parts department to support accurate repair planning.

Skills

Attention to detail

Technical reporting

Customer communication

Time management

Tools

Audatex

Job description

Our client, a reputable large accident repair group in Sunderland, is seeking an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor / Estimator to join their busy on‑site bodyshop team. This is an opportunity to contribute to a well-established accident repair operation, delivering accurate valuations and detailed documentation for customer, insurer, and repair workflow.

Benefits of the Vehicle Damage Assessor:

• Basic salary up to £45,000 per year (dependent on experience)
• OTE up to £50,000 per year (dependent on basic salary)
• Work within a respected independent business in Sunderland
• Opportunity to develop within a high-volume accident repair environment

Duties of the Vehicle Damage Assessor:

• Conduct detailed inspections of damaged vehicles to assess the extent of damage
• Document vehicle conditions accurately using reports and photographic evidence
• Evaluate repair estimates and determine necessary repairs
• Review estimates for accuracy and completeness
• Identify additional damages requiring attention
• Ensure assessments comply with industry standards and relevant safety regulations
• Recommend repair strategies with focus on cost efficiency
• Maintain detailed records of inspections and communications
• Stay current with repair techniques, industry policies, and regulations
• Assist in post-repair inspections to verify quality standards
• Support the claims process and negotiations as required
• Use specialised tools and software, including Audatex, to complete assessments
• Manage workload effectively to meet deadlines and customer expectations
• Liaise with the parts department to support accurate repair planning

Requirements of the Vehicle Damage Assessor:

• Proven experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor/Estimator within an accident repair or bodyshop environment
• Strong knowledge of vehicle damage assessment and estimating processes
• Audatex experience is beneficial/required for the role
• Ability to produce clear, detailed reports and capture accurate photographic evidence
• Effective communication skills for customers, insurers, and internal teams
• Strong attention to detail, organisation, and the ability to meet deadlines