Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA Estimator

OC Motor Repairs Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus

Internal promotion

Lottery scheme

Charity events

Star of the Month

20 days annual leave

Additional leave after 2 years

Pension scheme

Christmas party

Free uniform

Job summary

OC Motor Repairs Ltd is seeking a Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA Estimator to join our busy motor-trade team in Telford. You will prepare accurate accident-repair estimates using Audatex and support planning with the body shop.

This role emphasizes customer relationships, efficient estimation, and timely authorisation of additional work, with a clear path to progression and a competitive bonus and benefits package.

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.

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

Skills

Motor-trade knowledge

Computer literacy

Multitasking

Organisation

Negotiation

Initiative

Teamwork

Tools

Audatex

Job description

Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA Estimator

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.

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

SALARY: £40,000 to £50,000 per annum + Bonus +Benefits

LOCATION: Telford, Shropshire, West Midlands

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

JOB OVERVIEW

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.

ABOUT US

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.

DUTIES

• 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

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• 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

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