Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA Estimator

Oc Motor Repairs; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus incentive

Internal promotion opportunities

Lottery scheme with £1k+ jackpot per月

Charity fundraising events

Star of the Month incentives

20 days' annual leave + bank holidays

Additional annual leave after 2 years'

Workplace pension scheme

Annual work events

Free uniform

Job summary

OC Motor Repairs is looking for a Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA Estimator to join our busy motor-trade team in the UK. You will prepare accurate accident-repair estimates using Audatex and work closely with the body shop to coordinate authorisation for additional work.

Candidate should have motor-trade knowledge, strong organisational skills and the ability to build relationships with customers while pursuing appropriate sales opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in motor-trade estimating.
• Proficient with Audatex estimating system.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• Excellent communication with customers and workshop.

Responsibilities

• Collate estimates for body repairs using Audatex.
• Calculate repair times and authorise additional work.
• Build customer relationships and identify sales opportunities.

Skills

Motor-trade knowledge

Computer literacy

Multitasking

Organisational skills

Negotiation

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Tools

Audatex

Job description

If you've also worked in the following roles, we'd also like to hear from you: Bodyshop Estimator, Vehicle Estimator, Automotive Estimator, Motor Vehicle Estimator, Accident Repair Estimator, Bodyshop Vehicle Damage Assessor, Vehicle Repair Estimator, Vehicle Appraiser, This is a strong opportunity to join a busy motor-trade team where accurate estimating and customer relationships matter. The Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA Estimator will support efficient accident-repair planning using Audatex. Working closely with the body shop, the Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA Estimator will calculate repair times and communicate authorisation for additional work. Customer contact is also central, with the Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA Estimator building relationships while identifying appropriate sales opportunities.

Key responsibilities

• Repair Estimating: Collate estimates for body repairs to accident-damaged vehicles using the Audatex computerised estimating system
• Repair Time and Authorisation: Calculate the time required for necessary repairs and inform the body shop when additional work is authorised
• Customer Relationships and Sales: Build customer relationships while maximising appropriate sales opportunities

Join our busy motor-trade team at OC Motor Repair, preparing accurate accident-repair estimates with Audatex, coordinating additional work and building customer relationships. Motor-trade knowledge or experience is essential, alongside strong organisation, judgement and computer skills.

Qualifications

• Motor-trade knowledge or experience
• Computer literacy
• Ability to multitask and prioritise workload
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Negotiation and quick decision‑making abilities
• Self-motivation and ability to work under pressure using own initiative
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

OC Motor Repairs is an established, insurance‑approved accident repair network operating across the UK. With 19 years' trading, the business has grown from a specialist repair operation into a nationwide network, investing in its people, training, technology and modern facilities along the way. The team works with today's vehicles using EV‑ready facilities and modern repair technology, covering everything from body and paintwork to ADAS calibration and four‑wheel alignment. With a strong focus on quality workmanship, professional standards and continuous improvement, OC Motor Repairs offers an environment where experienced automotive professionals can make an impact and continue developing their careers.

Benefits

• Monthly bonus incentive
• Opportunities for internal promotion and progression
• Optional lottery scheme with a jackpot of over £1k per month
• Charity fundraising events
• Star of the Month incentives
• 20 days' annual leave with all bank holidays off
• Additional annual leave after 2 years' service
• Workplace pension scheme
• Annual work events such as a Christmas party
• Free uniform