Vehicle Damage Assessor Location: Chesterfield Salary: £40,000 basic, OTE up to £55,000 Hours: Full-time, Permanent, 39 hours per week Shift Pattern Monday – Thursday: 08:30 – 17:00 Friday: 08:30 – 16:00 (30-minute lunch break) We are looking for an experienced VDA (Vehicle Damage Assessor) to join our busy Bodyshop team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled professional to progress their career within a supportive and rewarding environment. What We Offer Basic salary of £40,000 with OTE up to £55,000 Departmental bonus scheme based on a % of invoiced work split monthly Structured working week with an early finish on Fridays Excellent facilities and a professional Bodyshop settingThe Role As a Vehicle Damage Assessor you will: Accurately assess vehicle damage and produce repair estimates Liaise with insurers, customers, and technicians to ensure efficient workflow Support the Bodyshop team in delivering high-quality repair processes Maintain accurate records in line with industry standardsAbout You Proven experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor in a Bodyshop environment ATA qualification or equivalent desirable Strong knowledge of Audatex or similar estimating systems Excellent communication and organisational skills A proactive approach with strong attention to detailIf you’re an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor looking for a fresh challenge with great earning potential, we want to hear from you. MDLOJ Consultant: Liam Bolton Octane reference:29024 Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries. We are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments