Vehicle Damage Assessor

Pybus Recruitment Ltd; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary bonus

30 days holiday incl. public holidays

Pension contributions

Health cash plan

Referral incentive

Job summary

Pybus Recruitment Ltd in Wakefield is seeking a Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA) to join the busy body shop team. This full-time, permanent role is based in Wakefield, WF7 and operates Monday to Friday, 42.5 hours per week, with no weekend work.

You will produce initial and updated estimates for insurers and customers, maintain VDA accreditation standards, and contribute to a high-quality repair process with a strong profit margin.

Qualifications

• Produce initial and updated estimates as specified by insurers/customers.
• Ensure repairs are carried out safely, to correct specification and efficiently.
• Maintain VDA accreditation and knowledge of ADAS and IMI levels.
• Minimum 3 years VDA experience preferred and a full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Produce initial and updated estimates for insurers and customers.
• Ensure vehicle repairs are carried out safely and to specification.
• Work as part of a team or on own initiative with minimal supervision.
• Maintain high standards with a focus on customer satisfaction.

Job description

Wakefield, United Kingdom | Posted on 17/08/2026

• Work Experience 2 Years Experience in VDA
• Salary Up to £45,000 Basic + Bonus
• City Wakefield
• Province West Yorkshire
• Country United Kingdom
• Postal Code WF7

Job Description

Job Title: Vehicle Damage Assessor

Location: Wakefield, WF7

Salary: Up to £45,000 Basic + Bonus

Full Time and Permanent

Monday to Friday – 42.5 hours a week – no weekends!

Join our client's highly efficient and professional body shop team with 20 years of unparalleled passion for vehicle body repair. With over 650 qualified and passionate employees, our client is a multi-award-winning company boasting 35 body shops nationwide.

They are now actively recruiting for a Vehicle Damager Assessor / VDA Estimator for their Bodyshop in Wakefield.

Main Purpose of role:

Produce initial and updated estimates as specified by insurers/customers, ensuring that the vehicle repair can be carried out safely, to correct specification, efficiently, and that by doing so, a satisfactory profit margin can be generated.

Technical Job Knowledge:

The level and scope of the Vehicle Damage Assessor will be to maintain the outcomes of VDA Accreditation, Audatex, IMI Customer Service Practitioner Level 2, Level 3 ADAS, and IMIAL Level 3 Hybrid & Electric Vehicle.

It is expected that the job holder will research emerging technical knowledge and automotive developments that may be present within present and future vehicles that may affect the repair following accident damage. This may involve consequential formal training, distance, or remote training.

A minimum of 3 years VDA experience is preferred and candidates must hold a full and valid driving licence

Requirements

About You:

You must be able to:

• Plan your workload effectively to ensure vehicles are ready for agreed timescales.
  
• Work skilfully and safely under pressure.
  
• Carry out work in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
  
• Work as part of a team as well as on your own initiative with minimal supervision.
  
• Be flexible in your approach.
  
• Continually work to high standards with customer satisfaction in mind.
  
• You will ensure that all tasks carried out follow our Health and Safety guidelines; for example, wearing all provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and keeping all work areas clean and tidy
  
• Competitive salary plus team bonus
  
• 30 days holiday including public holidays, plus additional days with service
  
• Pension contributions
  
• Recommend a friend technician bonus incentive
  
• Health cash plan and Rewards platform – claim back medical costs & high street discounts