Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA

Clear Automotive Recruitment Solutions Limited; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor for a permanent role in Basingstoke. The position offers a competitive salary of £45,000 OTE £55,000 with a potential monthly bonus and 30 days of annual leave. Ideal candidates should possess Audatex experience and strong communication skills, ensuring compliance with repair methods. Immediate interviews are available and interested individuals are encouraged to apply promptly.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Achievable monthly bonus up to £1,000

Academy, IMI and ATA training

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor or Estimator.
• Able to work efficiently in a busy accident repair environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect damaged vehicles and assess repair costs.
• Prepare estimates and liaise with insurance companies.
• Ensure compliance with repair protocols and practices.

Skills

Vehicle Damage Assessor experience

Audatex experience

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA – Thurrock

Our client is offering a standout opportunity for a talented and experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA) to become a vital part of a leading accident repair group. This role is based at their facility in Basingstoke with initial reference to Thurrock in the posting.

Salary: £45,000 OTE £55,000. Permanent position, Monday to Friday. Realistic and achievable monthly bonus up to £1,000 per month. 30 days annual leave (inc bank holidays). Academy, IMI and ATA training. Immediate interviews available. For more information, please call Rochelle. (phone number removed)

Job reference: IND123

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

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

How to Apply

If you're an experienced VDA / Vehicle Damage Assessor looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Send your CV to

Or call Rochelle on (phone number removed) for an immediate interview

We specialise in placing candidates with the following skill sets: Panel Beater, Panel Technician, Bodyshop MET, Bodyshop Mechanic, Vehicle Painter, Vehicle Paint Sprayer, Vehicle Prepper, Paint Prepper, Bodyshop Technicians, Accident repair, Vehicle body repair, coach builder, VDA, Vehicle Damage Assessor, Bodyshop Estimator, Vehicle Technician, Workshop Controller, Bodyshop Controller, SMART Repairer and Bodyshop Managers