Vehicle Damage Estimator (VDA) – Audatex, Bonus & Growth

OC Motor Repair Limited; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus incentive

Internal promotion opportunities

Lottery jackpot over £1k per month

Charity fundraising events

Star of the Month incentives

20 days' annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Annual work events (e.g., Christmas)

Free uniform

Job summary

OC Motor Repairs in Liverpool is seeking a Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA Estimator to join a busy motor-trade team. You will prepare accurate accident-repair estimates using Audatex, coordinate additional work and build strong customer relationships.

The role emphasises precise estimating, communicating repair times, authorising extra work, and identifying sales opportunities while working closely with the body shop.

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

Multitask and prioritise

Organisational and time-management

Negotiation and quick decision-making

Self-motivation and initiative

Teamwork

Job description

OC Motor Repairs in Liverpool is seeking a Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA Estimator to join a busy motor-trade team. You will prepare accurate accident-repair estimates using Audatex, coordinate additional work and build strong customer relationships.

The role emphasises precise estimating, communicating repair times, authorising extra work, and identifying sales opportunities while working closely with the body shop.