Vehicle Damage Assessor

Bodyshop VDA / Vehicle Damage Assessor / Vehicle Estimator

Location:

Cheltenham

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 DOE

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Experienced Bodyshop VDA - £40,000-£50,000 DOE

Looking for your next opportunity as an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA) where your industry knowledge, estimating skills and attention to detail are genuinely valued?

An established and busy bodyshop is looking for an experienced Bodyshop VDA / Vehicle Damage Assessor / Vehicle Estimator to join their team. Offering a competitive £40,000-£50,000 salary depending on experience, this role would suit someone who is already confident in the VDA position and can manage estimates accurately and efficiently from initial assessment through to vehicle repair.

This is an experienced-level position rather than a trainee opportunity. Previous experience using Autoflow and Audatex would be highly advantageous, along with experience working with manufacturer repair methods and processes.

• £40,000-£50,000 salary DOE
• Full-time, permanent position
• Established and professional bodyshop environment
• Opportunity to work with experienced repair teams
• Ongoing technical development
• Career progression opportunities
• Varied and interesting workload
• Supportive and collaborative team

As a Bodyshop VDA, you'll be responsible for assessing vehicle damage, preparing accurate estimates and ensuring repairs are planned efficiently and in line with manufacturer standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Inspecting damaged vehicles and accurately assessing repair requirements
• Producing detailed and accurate repair estimates
• Using Audatex to calculate repair costs and labour times
• Using Autoflow to manage estimates, repair stages and job progression
• Identifying all parts, labour and materials required
• Liaising with customers, insurers and relevant parties
• Working closely with Panel, MET and Paint Technicians
• Ensuring estimates accurately reflect the required repair process
• Following manufacturer repair methods and technical procedures
• Maintaining accurate records and updating repair systems
• Monitoring repair progress and supporting the bodyshop team
• Ensuring repairs are completed safely and to the required quality standards

We're looking for an experienced VDA / Vehicle Damage Assessor who can confidently manage the estimating process and understands modern accident repair.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous VDA experience - essential
• Strong knowledge of vehicle accident repair
• Experience producing accurate bodyshop estimates
• Audatex experience
• Autoflow experience
• Good understanding of manufacturer repair methods
• Experience working with insurers and repair networks
• Strong knowledge of Panel, MET and Paint repair processes
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple vehicles
• Full UK Driving Licence

Experience with the relevant vehicle manufacturers/brands would be highly advantageous.