Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA)

HP4 Recruitment Ltd; Kellas; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped bonus scheme

Life assurance

Pension

Health and wellbeing support

24/7 GP access

Dental plan

Birthday day off

Job summary

HP4 Recruitment Ltd is recruiting for a Lead Vehicle Damage Assessor to join a busy, modern bodyshop in Dundee. The Lead VDA will supervise a team, drive performance and provide technical guidance to the workshop staff.

The role requires proven VDA/ATA/VDA leadership experience, strong communication skills and deep knowledge of vehicle accident repair methods. A competitive package and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA), ATA VDA or Senior Vehicle Estimator.

Responsibilities

• Inspect accident-damaged vehicles and assess damage.
• Produce accurate electronic and manual repair estimates.
• Identify repair methods per Thatcham, BSI and manufacturer guidelines.
• Liaise with insurers, engineers and customers for authorisation.
• Provide technical guidance to technicians and staff.
• Monitor repair quality, productivity and performance.
• Ensure repairs are safe and compliant.
• Stay updated on repair methods and insurance requirements.
• Support management in customer service and workshop standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

VDA experience

Estimating knowledge

Job description

Lead Vehicle Damage Assessor (Lead VDA)

Location: Dundee

Salary: Up to £50,000 DOE + Uncapped Monthly Bonus

Are you an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor looking to take the next step into a leadership role?

We are recruiting for an experienced Lead Vehicle Damage Assessor (Lead VDA) to join our client's busy, state-of-the-art accident repair centre in Dundee.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced VDA, ATA Vehicle Damage Assessor or Senior Vehicle Estimator who is ready to take on additional responsibility, support a team and help drive performance within a large, modern vehicle bodyshop.

Offering a salary of up to £50,000 depending on experience, alongside an uncapped monthly bonus scheme, this is a fantastic opportunity to join an established and growing automotive repair business.

The Role - Lead Vehicle Damage Assessor

Your responsibilities will include:

• Inspecting accident-damaged vehicles and assessing the full extent of vehicle damage.
• Producing accurate electronic and manual repair estimates.
• Identifying appropriate repair methods in line with Thatcham, BSI and manufacturer guidelines.
• Liaising with insurance companies, engineers and customers to obtain repair authorisation.
• Providing technical guidance and support to vehicle technicians and bodyshop staff.
• Monitoring repair quality, productivity and operational performance.
• Ensuring repairs are completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with industry standards.
• Keeping up to date with manufacturer repair methods, technical bulletins and insurance requirements.
• Supporting the wider management team in maintaining excellent customer service and workshop standards.

Requirements - Vehicle Damage Assessor

• Previous experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA), ATA VDA or Senior Vehicle Estimator.
• Strong knowledge of automotive accident repair and vehicle bodyshop operations.
• Experience producing accurate vehicle repair estimates.
• Knowledge of Thatcham repair methods, BSI standards and manufacturer repair procedures.
• Experience dealing with insurance companies and obtaining repair authorisations.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• The ability to support, motivate and lead a team.
• A strong understanding of vehicle repair quality, productivity and workshop performance.
• Previous experience in a Lead VDA, Senior VDA, Bodyshop Team Leader or Vehicle Damage Assessment supervisory position would be advantageous. Equally, an experienced VDA ready to progress into a leadership role will be considered.

Salary & Benefits

• Basic salary up to £50,000 depending on experience.
• Uncapped monthly performance bonus scheme.
• Guaranteed average bonus payments during annual leave.
• 23 days annual leave plus bank/public holidays.
• Additional day off for your birthday.
• Life assurance at twice your basic salary.
• Vehicle leasing schemes.
• Pension and save-as-you-earn share scheme.
• Retail discounts and cashback offers.
• Health and wellbeing support, including 24/7 GP access.
• Dental plan, health cash plan and travel insurance.
• Financial wellbeing and pay management app.
• Excellent training, development and progression opportunities.