Overview
Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA — Thurrock
Permanent position, Monday to Friday. Salary: £45,000 OTE £55,000 with a realistic and achievable monthly bonus up to £1,000 per month. Benefits include 30 days annual leave (inc bank holidays), academy, IMI and ATA training. Immediate interviews available. For more information, please call Rochelle on [phone number removed].
Our client is offering a standout opportunity for a talented and experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA) to become a vital part of a leading accident repair group at their facility in Basingstoke. This isn't just another job — it's your chance to join a forward-thinking team at the forefront of the vehicle repair industry. You’ll play a crucial role in delivering precision damage assessments, creating accurate repair estimates using cutting-edge systems, and ensuring every vehicle is restored to the highest possible standard of safety and quality. Your expertise will directly shape the customer experience and reinforce the business's stellar reputation for excellence, craftsmanship, and trust.
Responsibilities
* Inspect damaged vehicles, assessing the full extent of damage, repair costs, and timescales
* Identify the correct prescribed repair method and ensure accurate documentation
* Prepare computerised and manual estimates, keeping up-to-date records of all work
* Liaise with insurance companies to gain repair authorisations and confirm repair costs
* Communicate effectively with customers, engineers, and technicians to ensure correct repair methodology is followed
* Ensure all amendments to repairs are authorised by insurers
* Work closely with bodyshop staff to ensure prescribed repair methods are carried out correctly
About You / Qualifications
* Proven experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor / Estimator
* Audatex experience is essential
* Strong communication and organisational skills
* Able to work efficiently in a busy, professional accident repair environment
How to Apply
If you're an experienced VDA / Vehicle Damage Assessor looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
Send your CV to unreflected or call Rochelle on [phone number removed] for an immediate interview.
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