Vehicle Damage Assessor

Overview

In this role you will prepare detailed vehicle damage estimates and repair costs to support efficient repairs and client satisfaction. You will work within a repair network to ensure estimates align with client and insurer requirements, while coordinating with technicians and parts teams.

The role emphasizes accuracy, documentation, and adherence to safety and company policies as you manage authorisation where needed. You will be expected to work independently, guide non-qualified staff, and contribute to continuous improvement in estimating practices.

This opportunity offers a competitive salary, benefits and potential bonuses within a reputable automotive network.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• site bonus opportunities
• generous holiday entitlement
• pension contributions
• health cash plan
• referral and long-service reward schemes,cycle to work scheme? wait

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed manual and computerised repair estimates in line with client and insurance requirements
• Order vehicle parts correctly and ensure timely, accurate delivery and authenticity checks
• Maintain clear records of all estimates and obtain authorisation for needed work
• Liaise with repair personnel to ensure work aligns with the estimate and coordinate on total loss vehicles where applicable
• Adhere to health and safety procedures and organisational policies
• Assist with other reasonable tasks as required by senior management

Key requirements

• Previously worked as a Vehicle Damage Assessor, Bodyshop Estimator, Vehicle Assessor or similar role
• At least 3 years of experience in Vehicle Damage Assessing
• IMI Accreditation preferred; candidates with lapsed qualifications may complete a skills assessment
• Ideally Audatex qualification
• Ability to work independently and guide non-qualified technicians
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• attention to detail
• organisational skills
• independence
• Audatex
• repair estimatings
• parts ordering and inventory basics

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