Vehicle Damage Assessor

Vehicle Damage Assessor

Location: Near Newark
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

We are looking for an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business with a strong reputation within the automotive industry, offering long-term career prospects and a supportive working environment.

The Role

As a Vehicle Damage Assessor, you will be responsible for accurately assessing vehicle damage and producing repair estimates while working closely with workshop teams, insurers and customers to ensure repairs are completed efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately assess vehicle damage on a variety of makes and models.
• Produce detailed repair estimates
• Calculate labour times, parts and repair costs.
• Liaise with insurance engineers to gain repair approvals.
• Prepare job cards and coordinate repairs with the workshop team.
• Keep customers updated throughout the repair process.
• Ensure all assessments and documentation comply with industry standards.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor/Estimator.
• Experience working within a busy accident repair centre or body shop.
• Proficient in Audatex, GT Global or similar estimating software.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and customer service abilities.
• Able to manage workloads and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £50,000 per annum
• Monday to Friday working hours – 8:00am to 5:00pm.
• Temporary to Permanent role
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position following a successful probation.
• Company pension.

To be successful in this role, you will have previous experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor or Bodyshop Estimator within an accident repair environment. You will be confident using estimating software such as Audatex or GT Global, possess excellent attention to detail, and be able to manage your workload effectively while delivering outstanding customer service. Strong communication skills and a commitment to producing high-quality work are essential.