Vehicle Damage Assessor (ATA) – High Earning Potential

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; Dudley; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary up to £50k

OTE £60k with uncapped bonus

23 days’ annual leave plus bank/public

Birthday day off

Life assurance and pension

Vehicle leasing opportunities

Retail discounts and cashback

Health and GP access

Training and career development

Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd is recruiting an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor in Dudley, West Midlands for a permanent, full-time role. The position offers a basic salary up to £50,000 with £60,000 OTE and uncapped bonus potential, plus a strong benefits package and career development.

You will inspect accident-damaged vehicles, produce accurate repair estimates, liaise with insurers and customers, and ensure high repair standards in line with Thatcham and BSI guidelines.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor within an accident repair environment.
• ATA accreditation as a Vehicle Damage Assessor.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle repair methods and industry standards.
• Experience producing accurate and commercially sound repair estimates.
• Good understanding of Thatcham and BSI repair procedures.
• Excellent communication, customer service and organisational skills.
• Proactive approach with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Inspect accident-damaged vehicles and assess repair requirements.
• Produce accurate electronic and manual repair estimates.
• Identify suitable repair methods in line with Thatcham and BSI guidelines.
• Liaise with insurers to obtain repair authorisation.
• Communicate effectively with customers, technicians, engineers and colleagues.
• Monitor repairs to ensure quality, efficiency and safety standards are maintained.
• Keep up to date with manufacturer repair methods, technical bulletins and insurer requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service orientation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

ATA accreditation

Job description

Perfect Placement UK Ltd is recruiting an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor in Dudley, West Midlands for a permanent, full-time role. The position offers a basic salary up to £50,000 with £60,000 OTE and uncapped bonus potential, plus a strong benefits package and career development.

You will inspect accident-damaged vehicles, produce accurate repair estimates, liaise with insurers and customers, and ensure high repair standards in line with Thatcham and BSI guidelines.