Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA Estimator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus

Promotion opportunities

Lottery scheme

Charity events

Star of the Month

Annual leave

Pension scheme

Christmas party

Free uniform

Job summary

OC Motor Repairs Ltd in Liverpool seeks a Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA Estimator to prepare accurate accident-repair estimates using Audatex and coordinate work with the body shop. You will calculate repair times and communicate authorisation for additional work while building strong customer relationships.

This is a busy role in a motor-trade environment, offering opportunities to identify sales and contribute to quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• Must have motor-trade knowledge or experience.
• Proficient computer skills.
• 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.
• 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

Time management

Organisational skills

Negotiation

Decision making

Teamwork

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: Liverpool, Merseyside, North West England

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