We are recruiting an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor to join our client’s established bodyshop operation in Caldicot. This is a permanent opportunity offering a strong basic salary, bonus potential, and long-term career progression within a professional automotive repair environment.
The Role
As a Vehicle Damage Assessor, you will be responsible for producing accurate repair estimates in line with insurer and customer requirements, ensuring repairs are carried out efficiently, compliantly, and profitably.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Producing manual and computerised vehicle repair estimates
2. Ensuring estimates meet insurer and customer standards
3. Ordering and checking parts for accuracy and suitability
4. Managing estimate authorisations and following up on any unauthorised work
5. Liaising with bodyshop teams to communicate repair methods and job requirements
6. Identifying total loss vehicles where applicable
7. Maintaining accurate records and estimate documentation
8. Working in line with health and safety standards at all times
The Person
9. Proven experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor / Estimator
10. Minimum of 3 years’ experience within a bodyshop environment
11. IMI accreditation preferred
12. Familiarity with Audatex and Autoflow (desirable)
13. Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
14. Confident communicator, able to liaise with insurers and workshop teams
15. Ability to manage workload efficiently and meet deadlines
What’s On Offer
16. Competitive basic salary plus achievable bonus
17. 30 days holiday including bank holidays (plus additional with service)
18. Company pension
19. Long service and colleague recognition schemes
20. Health cash plan and retail discounts
21. Cycle to work scheme
22. Support from Igloo’s recruitment team throughout the process
Commutable From: Barry, Bristol, Cardiff, Chepstow, Cwmbran, Newport, Pontypridd, Portishead, Weston-super-Mare, Yate.
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply now with your CV and a member of the Igloo team will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.
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