Vehicle Damage Assessor
Listed on 2026-09-27
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Automotive
Estimator, Auto Body, Automotive Technician
VEHICLE DAMAGE ASSESSOR / ESTIMATOR
Location:
Sittingbourne
OTE: £50,000
Basic Salary: £40,000 - £45,000+ DOE
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Hours:
Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Looking for a Vehicle Damage Assessor role where your estimating expertise is properly rewarded, you can enjoy a consistent Monday to Friday working pattern, and have the opportunity to achieve an OTE of £50,000?
If you're an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA / Bodyshop Estimator looking for your next career move, this is an excellent opportunity to join a professional accident repair environment where your technical knowledge, accuracy, and ability to produce high-quality estimates are valued.
Working Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, you'll benefit from a structured working week while assessing accident-damaged vehicles, preparing accurate repair estimates, and supporting the efficient progression of vehicles through the bodyshop.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?- OTE of £50,000
- Basic Salary of £40,000 - £45,000+ DOE
- Monday to Friday working pattern
- 8:00am - 5:00pm working hours
- Full-time, permanent employment
- Professional accident repair environment
- Opportunity to utilise your specialist estimating skills
- Strong earning potential
- Long-term career development opportunities
As a Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA / Bodyshop Estimator, you'll be responsible for assessing accident-damaged vehicles and producing accurate repair estimates to ensure repairs are planned efficiently and completed to the required standard.
Key responsibilities include:- Inspecting damaged vehicles and accurately assessing the extent of repair required.
- Producing detailed and accurate repair estimates using appropriate estimating systems.
- Identifying required parts, labour operations, repair methods, and associated costs.
- Ensuring estimates are accurate, commercially viable, and aligned with manufacturer and industry standards.
- Liaising with customers, insurers, engineers, and bodyshop colleagues throughout the repair process.
- Maintaining accurate records and updating repair information on relevant systems.
- Supporting the bodyshop team in maintaining efficient vehicle workflow and agreed repair timescales.
- Ensuring all damage assessments and estimates are completed accurately and professionally.
This opportunity would suit an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA / Bodyshop Estimator / Vehicle Estimator with strong technical knowledge and excellent attention to detail.
You'll ideally have:- 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.
- The 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.
- A professional, organised, and methodical approach to your work.
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