Vehicle Damage Assessor & Estimator — Career Growth & Bonus

Tru Talent; England; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Bonus scheme

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Tru Talent is seeking a Vehicle Damage Assessor / Vehicle Estimator / VDA for its Staffordshire site. You will assess damaged vehicles, prepare detailed Audatex estimates, and coordinate with customers and insurers to ensure smooth repair journeys.

The role requires solid experience in an accident repair environment, ATA qualification or willingness to achieve it, and a full UK driving licence. You’ll work in a state-of-the-art centre within a leading group, joining a team committed to quality

Qualifications

• Experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor in an accident repair centre.
• ATA qualification (or willingness to achieve it).
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Accurately assess damaged vehicles and compile estimates using Audatex.
• Liaise with customers, insurers and internal departments for smooth repair journeys.
• Provide expert technical advice on repair methods, parts and timescales.
• Maximise repair efficiency and profitability while ensuring quality and compliance.
• Maintain up-to-date records in line with industry and company standards.
• Support workshop teams by ensuring all estimates align with manufacturer repair methods.

Skills

Audatex

ATA qualification

Excellent communication

Vehicle structures knowledge

Full UK driving licence

Education

IMI/NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Damage Assessment

Tools

Audatex estimating system

Job description

Tru Talent is seeking a Vehicle Damage Assessor / Vehicle Estimator / VDA for its Staffordshire site. You will assess damaged vehicles, prepare detailed Audatex estimates, and coordinate with customers and insurers to ensure smooth repair journeys.

The role requires solid experience in an accident repair environment, ATA qualification or willingness to achieve it, and a full UK driving licence. You’ll work in a state-of-the-art centre within a leading group, joining a team committed to quality