Vehicle Damage Assessor

Location: City of Edinburgh

VEHICLE DAMAGE ASSESSOR

Location:

Edinburgh
Salary: £36,000 - £40,000+ Basic Salary DOE | OTE £46,000+
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Working Hours:

Monday - Friday | 8:00am - 5:00pm

Looking for a Vehicle Damage Assessor role where your estimating expertise is properly recognised, with a consistent Monday-to-Friday working pattern? This Edinburgh opportunity is suited to an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA / Bodyshop Estimator with the technical knowledge and accuracy required to produce high-quality repair estimates.

You'll be assessing accident-damaged vehicles, preparing accurate repair estimates and supporting the efficient progression of vehicles through the Bodyshop, while working as part of a professional accident repair environment.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

· Basic salary: £36,000 - £40,000+ DOE

· OTE: £46,000+

· Monday - Friday working pattern

· 8:00am - 5:00pm working hours

· Full-time permanent employment

· Professional accident repair environment

· Opportunity to utilise your specialist estimating skills

· Long-term career development opportunities

THE ROLE
As a Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA / Bodyshop Estimator, you will be responsible for assessing accident-damaged vehicles and producing accurate repair estimates to ensure repairs are planned efficiently and completed to the required standard.

· Inspect damaged vehicles and accurately assess the extent of repair required.

· Produce detailed and accurate repair estimates using appropriate estimating systems.

· Identify required parts, labour operations, repair methods and associated costs.

· Ensure estimates are accurate and aligned with manufacturer and industry repair standards.

· Liaise with customers, insurers, engineers and Bodyshop colleagues throughout the repair process.

· Maintain accurate records and update repair information on relevant systems.

· Support the Bodyshop team in maintaining efficient vehicle workflow and agreed repair timescales.

· Ensure all damage assessments and estimates are completed accurately and professionally.

ABOUT YOU
This opportunity would suit an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA / Bodyshop Estimator / Vehicle Estimator with strong technical knowledge and excellent attention to detail.

· Previous experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor, VDA, Bodyshop Estimator or Vehicle Estimator within an accident repair environment.

· ATA / IMI accreditation in Vehicle Damage Assessment or equivalent relevant industry experience.

· Strong knowledge of modern vehicle repair methods, construction and damage assessment.

· Proficiency with estimating systems such as Audatex / GT Global or similar.

· Strong IT and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.

· Ability to accurately assess damage and produce commercially accurate repair estimates.

· Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively with customers, insurers and workshop teams.

· Professional, organised and methodical approach to your work.

APPLY TODAY
If you're an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA / Bodyshop Estimator looking for your next challenge in Edinburgh and want to utilise your estimating expertise within a professional Bodyshop environment, apply today for immediate consideration.

For more information or to apply, contact Chris at Auto Skills UK and quote job number 54879

Right to Work:
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Proof of eligibility will be required prior to employment