Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA

Clear Automotive; Croydon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Automotive in Croydon is seeking an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA) to join a leading accident repair group. You will inspect damaged vehicles, prepare computerised and manual estimates, and liaise with insurers to obtain authorisations for repairs.

The role requires Audatex experience, strong communication and organisational skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a busy repair environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor / Estimator.
• Audatex experience is essential.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Able to work efficiently in a busy, professional accident repair environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect damaged vehicles, assessing the full extent of damage, repair costs, and timescales.
• Identify the correct prescribed repair method and ensure accurate documentation.
• Prepare computerised and manual estimates, keeping up-to-date records of all work.
• Liaise with insurance companies to gain repair authorisations and confirm repair costs.
• Communicate effectively with customers, engineers, and technicians to ensure correct repair methodology is followed.
• Ensure all amendments to repairs are authorised by insurers.
• Work closely with bodyshop staff to ensure prescribed repair methods are carried out correctly.

Skills

Damage assessment

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Tools

Audatex

Job description

Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA

Croydon

Up to £55,000 OTE £65,000 (Car allowance if required due to further travel)

Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA

Our client is offering an excellent opportunity for a talented and experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA) to become a vital part of a leading accident repair group at their facility in Croydon.

This isn't just another job - it's your chance to join a forward-thinking team at the forefront of the vehicle repair industry. You'll play a crucial role in delivering precision damage assessments, creating accurate repair estimates using cutting-edge systems, and ensuring every vehicle is restored to the highest possible standard of safety and quality.

Your expertise will directly shape the customer experience and reinforce the business's stellar reputation for excellence, craftsmanship, and trust. If you're looking for a role where your skills are valued, your input makes a real impact, and your career can truly thrive - this is it!!

The Role - Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA

• Inspect damaged vehicles, assessing the full extent of damage, repair costs, and timescales
• Identify the correct prescribed repair method and ensure accurate documentation
• Prepare computerised and manual estimates, keeping up-to-date records of all work
• Liaise with insurance companies to gain repair authorisations and confirm repair costs
• Communicate effectively with customers, engineers, and technicians to ensure correct repair methodology is followed
• Ensure all amendments to repairs are authorised by insurers
• Work closely with bodyshop staff to ensure prescribed repair methods are carried out correctly

About You

• Proven experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor / Estimator
• Audatex experience is essential
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Able to work efficiently in a busy, professional accident repair environment