Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA) – Croydon | OTE £65k

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

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.