Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA)- Hull

Manpower; Hessle; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private healthcare options

Online GP service

Employee discounts

Wellbeing platform

22 days annual leave plus bank holid a

Job summary

Manpower is recruiting for a Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA) on behalf of a leading accident repair business with an excellent reputation for quality and customer service. This full-time, permanent role is based in Hull, working 8:00am–5:00pm, with a salary of £40,000 DOE and commission opportunities.

You will manage repairs from initial assessment through to completion, produce accurate estimates, liaise with customers, insurers and repair teams, and contribute to ongoing training and career

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive repair or accident repair is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Proactive and positive attitude with a willingness to learn.
• Ability to work effectively within a busy team environment.
• Flexible, hands-on approach with a strong work ethic.
• Experience using Audatex estimating system is beneficial, training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assess vehicle damage and capture images for repair estimates.
• Produce accurate estimates using industry-leading estimating systems.
• Liaise with customers, insurers, work providers and repair teams throughout the process.
• Monitor repairs and update estimates as work progresses.
• Complete final job reconciliations and prepare work for invoicing.
• Maintain excellent levels of customer service and communication.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Team player

Proactive attitude

Tools

Audatex

Job description

Are you passionate about the automotive industry and looking to build a long-term career with a well-established and growing vehicle repair group?

Manpower is recruiting for a Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA) on behalf of a leading accident repair business with an excellent reputation for quality, customer service, and employee development.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful team where you'll receive ongoing training, career progression opportunities, and the chance to increase your earnings through commission.

What's On Offer?

• Salary of £40,000 DOE
• Full time perm role
• Location: Hull
• Hours: 8:00am- 5:00pm
• Commission opportunities
• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Private healthcare options
• Online GP service
• Employee discounts and wellbeing platform
• Ongoing training and development
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Supportive and friendly team environment

The Role

As a Vehicle Damage Assessor, you will play a key role in managing repairs from initial assessment through to completion, ensuring customers receive an exceptional service throughout the repair journey.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assessing vehicle damage and capturing images for repair estimates.
• Producing accurate estimates using industry-leading estimating systems.
• Liaising with customers, insurers, work providers, and repair teams throughout the process.
• Monitoring repairs and updating estimates as work progresses.Working closely with technicians to ensure all repair requirements are captured.
• Completing final job reconciliations and preparing work for invoicing.
• Maintaining excellent levels of customer service and communication.

What We're Looking For

Experience within the automotive, vehicle repair, bodyshop, estimating, or accident repair sector is advantageous.

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Proactive and positive attitude with a willingness to learn.
• Ability to work effectively within a busy team environment.
• Flexible, hands‑on approach and a strong work ethic.
• Experience using estimating systems such as Audatex would be beneficial but training can be provided.