Vehicle Damage Assessor

Swindon, United Kingdom | Posted on 04/02/2026

• City Swindon
• Province Wiltshire
• Country United Kingdom
• Postal Code SN5

Job Title: Vehicle Damage Assessor - Accident Repair Bodyshop

Location: Swindon, SN5

Salary: £45,000-£50,000 (Depending on experience) + bonus + other excellent benefits listed below

Competitive salary plus performance‑related bonus

Pension contributions

Health cash plan

Ongoing training provided

Opportunities for career progression due to ongoing business growth

Our client is one of the largest independent Accident Repair Groups in the UK and is an award‑winning company with over 30 years of knowledge and expertise within the vehicle body repair sector. Having originated in the Midlands, the business is expanding rapidly through organic growth and acquisition throughout the UK.

They are dynamic in their approach and geared to completing outstanding repairs, by combining the latest techniques and most effective technology with delivering excellent customer service. They ensure that our customers are at the heart of what they do.

Whether it is minor car park damage or a road traffic accident their 200 repair centres provide a range of services that use modern repair methods to put your vehicle back in its pre‑accident condition, ensuring we repair every vehicle with utmost pride and care.

They are now actively looking to recruit a Vehicle Damage Assessor for their Accident Repair Bodyshop in Swindon.

About the Job:

As an experienced VDA / Estimator, the purpose of your role is to assess a wide range of vehicles, using Audatex, and calculate costings and the time required to complete all necessary repairs accurately professionally.

You will liaise regularly with insurance engineers, write job cards for and liaise regularly with the workshop, and contact customers to provide updates.

This is a high volume of repairs carried out to the BSI PAS 10125 standards.

• Accurately assess vehicle damage using Audatex or similar estimating software
• Prepare clear, detailed repair estimates in line with industry standards
• Liaise effectively with insurance providers, customers, and our workshop team
• Plan and document repair jobs efficiently to support workflow
• Ensure all assessments and documentation are accurate, thorough, and compliant

• Proficient in using Audatex or other estimating systems
• Solid understanding of modern vehicle repair techniques and materials
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organisational abilities
• Excellent communication skills and a team‑focused mindset

• A full‑time, secure role within a respected and expanding company
• Competitive salary based on experience, with performance‑based bonus potential
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• A supportive, collaborative, and professional working environment

To apply for this exciting role, please submit your full CV in the strictest of confidence to Jonathan Sweasey at Pybus Recruitment on email:  or call: