Vehicle Damage Assessor — Influence Repairs & Quality

Solus Accident Repair Centres Company; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunity

Company pension

33 days holiday

Discounts on Aviva products

Share in Aviva Save scheme

Parental leave

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Solus Accident Repair Centres Company is seeking a Vehicle Damage Assessor to join our team. You will inspect vehicle damage, plan repairs, and prepare accurate estimates to ensure safety and efficiency across our sites.

You will work within an insurer-linked network, exercising informed judgment and collaborating with panels, MET, paint and production teams to maintain high standards and consistent decision-making.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor within an accident repair environment.
• Knowledge of standards and industry-recognised qualifications (such as ATA or IMI-aligned competence).
• Confidence assessing modern vehicle construction and repair methods.
• Strong attention to detail and consistency in decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Accurately inspect and assess vehicle damage in line with manufacturer and industry standards.
• Prepare clear repair methods and estimates using recognised estimating systems.
• Identify additional damage and manage supplements in a fair, consistent way.
• Work closely with Panel, MET, Paint and production teams to support smooth repair flow.
• Promote best practice, quality and compliance across the site.

Skills

VDA experience

Industry qualifications

Vehicle construction knowledge

Attention to detail

Job description

Solus Accident Repair Centres Company is seeking a Vehicle Damage Assessor to join our team. You will inspect vehicle damage, plan repairs, and prepare accurate estimates to ensure safety and efficiency across our sites.

You will work within an insurer-linked network, exercising informed judgment and collaborating with panels, MET, paint and production teams to maintain high standards and consistent decision-making.