Vehicle Damage Assessor

Location:

St Albans Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 Basic Salary | OTE £55,000 Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Working Hours:

Monday
- Friday | 8:00am - 5:30pm

Looking for a Vehicle Damage Assessor role where your estimating expertise can be put to good use within a professional Bodyshop environment? This St Albans opportunity is suited to an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA / Bodyshop Estimator who can accurately assess vehicle damage and produce high-quality repair estimates.

You'll be responsible for assessing accident-damaged vehicles, preparing accurate estimates and helping ensure repairs progress efficiently through the Bodyshop, while working a consistent Monday-to-Friday schedule.

• Basic salary: £40,000 - £50,000
• OTE: £55,000
• Monday
  - Friday working pattern
• 8:00am - 5:30pm working hours
• Full-time permanent employment
• Professional Bodyshop working environment
• Opportunity to utilise your specialist estimating skills

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 and completed efficiently.

• Inspect damaged vehicles and accurately assess the extent of repair required.
• Produce detailed repair estimates using appropriate estimating systems.
• Identify required parts, labour operations and repair methods.
• Ensure estimates accurately reflect the required repair work.
• Liaise with customers, insurers, engineers and Bodyshop colleagues throughout the repair process.
• Maintain accurate records and update repair information on relevant systems.
• Support the efficient workflow of vehicles through the Bodyshop.
• Ensure 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.

• 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.

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