Vehicle Damage Assessor (AWDO-P14909) in Minstead)

AWD online; Minstead; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

AWD online in Minstead, Hampshire, is seeking a Vehicle Damage Assessor with strong technical knowledge of vehicle repairs, damage assessment and estimating processes. You will assess repairs from vehicle images and prepare accurate estimates while supporting quality and cost control in a fast-paced environment.

The role involves collaboration with production, operations and engineering teams, with clear opportunities for career progression and professional development in a supportive company

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive accident repair or estimating.
• Experience using automotive estimating systems.
• Knowledge of modern vehicle construction and repair methods.
• Excellent attention to detail and quality-first decision making.
• Customer-focused and strong teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Vehicle Damage Assessment: inspect and assess vehicle damage from images.
• Prepare repair methods and estimates using recognised estimating systems.
• Ensure repair processes and quality checks are followed and raise issues when needed.
• Collaborate with production and operations to ensure efficient repair processes.
• Ensure compliance with industry platforms and processes.
• Support resolution of invoice queries with accurate repair data.
• Promote quality standards and consistent technical decisions across the business.
• Provide technical support to wider engineering functions when required.

Job description

Vehicle Damage Assessor

An excellent opportunity for an automotive professional with a strong technical understanding of vehicle repairs and estimating processes who is looking to join a supportive, fast-paced business with genuine opportunities for progression.

If you have experience in any of the following roles, or a similar automotive technical position, and are interested in a desktop image assessment role, we’d also like to hear from you: Vehicle Damage Estimator, Bodyshop Estimator, Bodyshop Assessor, Vehicle Estimator, Accident Repair Estimator, VDA, Automotive Estimator, Damage Assessor, Repair Estimator, Production Manager, Workshop Controller, SMART Repair, Technician, MET, Panel Beater, Painter.

SALARY: Competitive + Benefits

LOCATION: Minstead, Hampshire, South East England (SO43)

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 37.5 hours per week

Please note: Own transport is preferred due to location

JOB OVERVIEW

Due to continued expansion, the company has an excellent opportunity for a Vehicle Damage Assessor with strong technical knowledge of vehicle repairs, damage assessment and estimating processes.

As a Vehicle Damage Assessor you will assess repairs from vehicle images, prepare accurate estimates and repair methods, and support quality, cost control and efficient repair processes.

The Vehicle Damage Assessor will work closely with production, operations and wider engineering teams in a fast-paced, supportive environment with opportunities for career progression.

DUTIES

• Vehicle Damage Assessment: Accurately inspect and assess vehicle damage from images in line with manufacturer and industry standards
• Repair Methods and Estimates: Prepare clear repair methods and estimates using recognised estimating systems and repair matrices
• Process and Quality Checks: Ensure repair processes and procedures have been followed correctly and raise quality or process concerns
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with production and operational teams to support a smooth and efficient repair process
• Industry Platform Compliance: Ensure the correct processes are followed on required industry platforms
• Invoice Query Support: Support the resolution of invoice queries using accurate repair and estimating information
• Best Practice and Compliance: Promote quality standards, compliance and consistent technical decision-making across the business
• Technical Support: Provide technical support across wider engineering functions when required

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience within automotive accident repair, crash repair, estimating, vehicle damage assessment or a transferable technical role
• Confidence using recognised automotive estimating systems
• Strong understanding of modern vehicle construction and repair methods
• Excellent attention to detail and a consistent, quality-first approach to decision-making
• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively
• A customer-focused approach and commitment to high service standards
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Own transport is preferred due to location

The organisation recognises that a strong Vehicle Damage Assessor can come from a range of automotive backgrounds. If you have developed strong technical knowledge in another repair or automotive role and are ready to move into estimating with the right support, they are open to that progression.

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary
• Friendly, knowledgeable, supportive culture
• Career progression opportunities
• Pension scheme
• Additional staff perks and company events
• Free on-site parking
• Training and development opportunities
• Beautiful New Forest location

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P14909