Vehicle Damage Assessor/Estimator (VDA) needed in Lydd, Kent
1. Basic Salary:£45,000 (DOE) + Bonus
2. On Target Earnings: £50,000
3. Monday – Friday, 07:30 – 17:00 (some flexibility required)
Our client is a growing Accident Repair Centre in Lydd with a newly refurbished, bright, and modern workshop. With insurance work volumes increasing from 3 jobs per day to 6, they are now seeking an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA) to join their team.
Recent investment has transformed the site — new lighting, heating, staff facilities, and a new oven arriving soon. This is a business on the up, and they’re keen to bring the right people along with them.
What’s in it for you as a Vehicle Damage Assessor / Estimator?
4. Basic salary- £45,000 (ATA qualified could earn more)
5. Bonus structure, OTE £50,000
6. Monday – Friday 07:30 – 17:00 (no weekends)
7. Friends & Family Discount Scheme
8. Retail Discounts at major high-street stores
9. Training and support through IMI (ATA) Accreditations and Leadership Programmes
10. Bright, refurbished workshop with excellent facilities
11. Supportive and growing team culture
Duties of a Vehicle Damage Assessor/Estimator with our client:
12. Inspect and assess damaged vehicles, calculating repair costs and timescales
13. Identify the correct repair methodology using Audatex/Thatcham Escribe
14. Prepare accurate electronic and manual estimates for insurer approval
15. Liaise with insurance companies, customers, and engineers to authorise repairs
16. Ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality repair methods
17. Produce workshop job schedules, liaise with workshop staff, and keep customers updated
18. Work closely with parts suppliers to ensure timely and accurate orders
What our client expects of their Vehicle Damage Assessor/Estimator:
19. Audatex experience is highly desirable
20. ATA, NVQ Level 3, or City & Guilds qualifications preferred — time-served assessors considered
21. Strong background in a Bodyshop environment
22. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume repair setting
23. Excellent communication and negotiation skills
24. Competence with Bodyshop management systems
25. UK/EU Driving Licence required
26. A hands-on, team-player attitude and customer-focused mindset
If this VDA interests, you and you would like to know more about it, or other Automotive Accident Repair & Bodyshops Jobs in Lydd, Kent please contact Martin Bane at Perfect Placement.
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