Vehicle Damage Assessor — Precision, Fairness & Fast Repairs

Solus - an Aviva company; Middlewich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on location,

Performance bonus

Company pension scheme with employer''

33 days' holiday (incl. bank holidays)

Aviva product discounts up to 40%

Share in Aviva Save As You Earn scheme

Parental and carer's leave

Group Income Protection and 24/7 GP

Job summary

Solus is recruiting a Vehicle Damage Assessor in the United Kingdom. The role emphasizes technical accuracy, consistent decision-making and professional judgment to drive safe, efficient and fair repairs across the insurer-owned repair group.

You will inspect damage, plan repairs, and collaborate with panel, MET, paint and production teams while upholding standards and offering clear, well-supported estimates.

Qualifications

• What matters most is that you bring relevant VDA or technical experience, along with a structured, quality-first approach.
• 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
• We recognise that strong VDAs come from a range of backgrounds and may move into assessment with support

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

Attention to detail

Sound judgement

Technical knowledge

Structured, quality-first approach

Education

ATA or IMI-aligned competence

Tools

Estimating systems

Job description

Solus is recruiting a Vehicle Damage Assessor in the United Kingdom. The role emphasizes technical accuracy, consistent decision-making and professional judgment to drive safe, efficient and fair repairs across the insurer-owned repair group.

You will inspect damage, plan repairs, and collaborate with panel, MET, paint and production teams while upholding standards and offering clear, well-supported estimates.