Vehicle Damage Estimator – Car Allowance & Bonus

Holt Recruitment Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Bonus available

Company pension

25 days holidays

Permanent role

Job summary

Holt Recruitment Group, on behalf of an established accident repair group, seeks a Vehicle Damage Assessor in Tyldesley. You will inspect damaged vehicles, estimate costs, and set realistic repair timescales in line with manufacturer standards.

To succeed you should have VDA/Estimator experience, be proficient with Audatex or similar software, and possess strong communication and organisation skills. This is a permanent full-time role with a company car/allowance and bonus potential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Vehicle Damage Assessor or Estimator in accident repair.
• Proficient with estimating software (Audatex or equivalent).
• ATA qualification is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Inspect accident-damaged vehicles and identify repair requirements and costs.
• Prepare accurate repair estimates aligned with manufacturer standards.
• Ensure repairs comply with agreements and approved methods.
• Prioritise assessments to support workshop productivity.
• Use estimating systems to provide precise repair assessments.
• Liaise with insurers and stakeholders and provide updates.
• Maintain excellent customer communication throughout the repair journey.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Education

ATA qualification

Tools

Audatex

Job description

Holt Recruitment Group, on behalf of an established accident repair group, seeks a Vehicle Damage Assessor in Tyldesley. You will inspect damaged vehicles, estimate costs, and set realistic repair timescales in line with manufacturer standards.

To succeed you should have VDA/Estimator experience, be proficient with Audatex or similar software, and possess strong communication and organisation skills. This is a permanent full-time role with a company car/allowance and bonus potential.