Vehicle Damage Assessor

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable automotive repair shop in Weston-super-Mare is seeking a Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA) / Estimator. The role involves liaising with bodyshops and insurance companies, providing quotations, and calculating repair times. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role and is expected to possess a full driving licence. The position offers a starting salary of £35-40,000, with an OTE of up to £45,000, along with competitive benefits and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

28 days annual holiday

Performance-related bonus

Technical training and development

Workplace pension scheme

Healthcare provisions

Long-term career prospects

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is essential.
• Familiarity with Audatex or Glassmatix is required.
• Full driving licence is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Bodyshop and Insurance companies.
• Record damages needing repair.
• Provide quotations for the necessary work.
• Calculate repair times.

Skills

Experience as a Bodyshop Estimator / Vehicle Damage Assessor

Using Audatex or Glassmatix

Full driving licence

Education

ATA qualification

Job description

Our Client based in Weston-super-Mare requires a Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA) / Estimator to join their team.

The successful Vehicle Damage Assessor / Estimator will be working within a growing Automotive Vehicle Repair Shop.

Benefits

• Starting salary from £35-40,000 per annum pending experience/current earnings.
• 28 days of annual holiday allowance.
• Generous performance‑related bonus scheme discussed further on application
• Access to further technical training/development.
• Workplace pension scheme and health care provisions.
• Fantastic long‑term career prospects with a long‑established accident repair centre in the Weston region.
• 40‑hour week: 8:00am-5:00pm Monday to Friday with no weekends required.

Duties

• Liaising with Bodyshop and Insurance companies
• Will be recording a list of damages that need to be repaired
• Providing quotations on work to be carried out
• Calculating the time required to complete the repairs

Requirements

• Have previous working experience as a Bodyshop Estimator / Vehicle Damage Assessor
• Be experienced in using Audatex or Glassmatix
• A full driving licence is Essential
• An ATA qualification will aid your application to this position.

For your hard work our client is offering a salary of £40,000, with OTE up to £45,000.

Hours of work in this Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA) role are: 40-hour week (8:00am-5:00pm Monday to Friday with no weekends required).

If you are interested in hearing more, or wish to apply for this Vehicle Damage Assessor Job please send your CV to Hamish Lowrie, quoting the job reference number.