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.
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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