Vehicle Damage Assessor – Career Growth & Benefits

MPJ Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 holidays

Extra annual leave

Birthday off

Child's first day off

Gym discounts

Dress down Fridays

Team building events

Pension scheme

Job summary

MPJ Recruitment Ltd is partnering with a leading vehicle engineering firm in Manchester to recruit a Vehicle Damage Assessor. You will manage motor inspections, review and audit repair estimates, and authorise repairs in a timely, cost-efficient manner.

Join a well-established team that values accuracy, professional development, and collaboration. A 9am–5pm, Monday–Friday schedule and a salary of £40,000 accompany a supportive, growth-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Automotive Engineer Assessor, Independent Assessor, or Bodyshop VDA.
• ATA VDA Accreditation / IMI / IAEA / AQP required or preferred.
• Strong knowledge of repair methods and estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Review, audit and authorise repair estimates to ensure cost-effective outcomes.
• Negotiate motor vehicle settlements with customers to achieve best outcomes.
• Manage workloads in line with timescales and targets.
• Build and maintain relationships with repairers, partners and suppliers to ensure smooth claims progress.
• Audit and evaluate repairer performance; recommend improvements in quality and costs.
• Ensure all work meets KPIs and service standards.

Skills

Automotive assessment experience

Estimating software knowledge

Organisation and teamwork

Education

ATA VDA Accreditation

IMI / IAEA / AQP

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

MPJ Recruitment Ltd is partnering with a leading vehicle engineering firm in Manchester to recruit a Vehicle Damage Assessor. You will manage motor inspections, review and audit repair estimates, and authorise repairs in a timely, cost-efficient manner.

Join a well-established team that values accuracy, professional development, and collaboration. A 9am–5pm, Monday–Friday schedule and a salary of £40,000 accompany a supportive, growth-focused environment.