Vehicle Damage Assessor

Talent Connect Group; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A vehicle repair services provider is seeking a Lead Vehicle Damage Assessor in Skelmersdale to lead a team and ensure accurate repair assessments. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in vehicle damage assessment and strong communication skills. Benefits include 33 days holiday, pension scheme, and ongoing training opportunities. This position allows for potential site management growth while working in a supportive environment.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Pension scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Healthcare scheme

Ongoing training opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA) or Estimator.
• Skilled in using Audatex.
• Able to commute to the Skelmersdale Bodyshop site.

Responsibilities

• Lead & develop a team of 4 other VDA's.
• Prepare accurate and justified repair assessments.
• Understand insurer and customer contracts for compliance.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and partners.

Skills

Vehicle Damage Assessor skills

Strong communication skills

Adaptability

Process improvement

Tools

Audatex

GT Global

Job description

Job Role :

Vehicle Damage Assessor [Lead / Senior position]

Location :

Skelmersdale [Lancashire]

Salary :

£50,000.00 - £55,000.00 + Company Benefits

Looking to take your Vehicle Damage Assessor skills to the next level in your career?

Living in or around the Skelmersdale [Lancashire] area?

We have an opportunity for a Lead Vehicle Damage Assessor to support this clients Bodyshop in Skelmersdale [Lancashire]. This role as Lead VDA at Skelmersdale [Lancashire] is also an opportunity for the right person to step up into site management with this business.

Responsibilities :

• Use your Vehicle Damage Assessor [VDA] skills to lead & develop a team of 4 other VDA's
• Prepare accurate, fair, and fully justified repair assessments using the latest repair methods
• Use Audatex confidently and maintain knowledge of GT Global
• Understand insurer and customer contracts to ensure compliance
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and external partners.

Experience :

• Proven experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor [VDA] / Estimator.
• Able to commute to the Skelmersdale [Lancashire] Bodyshop site
• Skilled in Audatex
• Strong communication skills for working with customers, insurers, and colleagues
• Flexible, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement

Benefits :

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Pension scheme & death in service insurance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Access to discounts and rewards
• Healthcare scheme
• Childcare / workplace nursery benefit
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Ready to take the next step in your Vehicle Damage Assessor [VDA] career?

Live in or around the Skelmersdale [Lancashire] area?

Then contact the team to discuss this further