VDA​/Parts Controller

Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA) / Parts Controller

Motor Bodies Weston Ltd currently has a vacancy for a Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA)/Parts Controller.

Salary: £33,000 - £40,000 (depending on experience) plus opportunity to earn bonus.

Hours:

Full Time, 40 hours a week with an hour unpaid lunch break (8.00 – 5.00pm).

Location:

Weston-super-Mare, England.

Overview: A dual‑focused role requiring accurate repair estimates and end‑to‑end parts procurement. Requires experience in a similar role and a valid ATA VDA qualification.

• Have a good understanding of modern repair techniques on a variety of vehicle makes and models.
• Be capable of inspecting and assessing damaged vehicles.
• Prepare accurate estimates and safe repair methods using computerised estimating systems such as Audatex and Thatcham Escribe data.
• Be conversant with Bodyshop management systems.
• Negotiate with customers and engineers to agree repair costings and any additional supplementary work required.
• Keep customers updated during the repair process.
• Produce workshop job schedules whilst liaising regularly with workshop staff to update the repair process.
• Liaise with parts supplier to ensure correct parts are ordered and delivered.
• Have excellent communication skills as the majority of authorisations are negotiated remotely.
• Oversee workshop productivity and efficiencies.
• Maintain a high level of personal and professional integrity.
• Identify, order and track all parts required for repairs, ensuring minimal downtime for the workshop.

• Proven experience in estimating and customer service, preferably holding a current ATA and relevant qualification.
• Experience of leadership.
• Proficiency in workshop management systems.
• Attention to detail.

• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Holiday entitlement increased after every 5 years' service.
• Death in Service Benefit.