Vehicle Damage Assessor - Accurate Estimates & Progression

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary 40k–50k DOE

Full-time, permanent position

Career progression opportunities

Ongoing technical development

Supportive and collaborative team

Job summary

Auto Skills UK is sourcing an experienced Bodyshop VDA to join a busy Cheltenham bodyshop. You will assess damage, prepare detailed estimates, and guide repairs from initial assessment through to manufacturer-standard completion.

With experience in Audatex and Autoflow, you will coordinate with insurers and technicians, ensuring accuracy and efficiency while maintaining records and supporting a collaborative team. A full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• VDA experience is essential.
• Audatex experience preferred.
• Autoflow experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail required.
• Good communication and organisational skills needed.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect damaged vehicles and assess repair requirements.
• Produce detailed and accurate repair estimates.
• Use Audatex to calculate repair costs and labour times.
• Use Autoflow to manage estimates, repair stages and job progression.
• Identify parts, labour and materials needed for repairs.
• Liaise with customers, insurers and relevant parties.
• Collaborate with Panel, MET and Paint Technicians.
• Ensure estimates reflect the required repair process and manufacturer methods.
• Maintain accurate records in repair systems.
• Monitor repair progress and support the bodyshop team.

Skills

VDA experience

Audatex experience

Autoflow experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Audatex

Autoflow

Job description

Auto Skills UK is sourcing an experienced Bodyshop VDA to join a busy Cheltenham bodyshop. You will assess damage, prepare detailed estimates, and guide repairs from initial assessment through to manufacturer-standard completion.

With experience in Audatex and Autoflow, you will coordinate with insurers and technicians, ensuring accuracy and efficiency while maintaining records and supporting a collaborative team. A full UK driving licence is required.