Vehicle Damage Assessor - ARC Bradford

Vehicle Damage Assessor - JCT600 Accident Repair Centre Bradford

We are looking for an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA) to join our busy, manufacturer-approved dealer Bodyshop in Bradford . This is a key role within the business, ensuring accurate assessments, efficient repairs, and excellent customer satisfaction. Your day to day will include:

• Accurately assessing vehicle damage and preparing repair estimates
• Using Audatex / GT Estimate (or similar) to produce cost-effective repair methods
• Liaising with technicians, parts departments, insurers, and customers
• Monitoring repair progress and authorising additional work where required
• Ensuring repairs meet manufacturer and safety standards
• Supporting the smooth workflow of the Bodyshop and meeting KPI targets

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor / Estimator
• ATA qualification (preferred but not essential)
• Strong knowledge of body shop repair methods and procedures
• Experience working within a dealer or approved repairer environment
• Confident using estimating systems (Audatex experience highly desirable)
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Attention to detail with a customer-focused approach

What we offer :

• Comprehensive package + bonus
• Annual leave: 34 days including bank holidays, increasing to 36 days (5 years) and 38 days (10 years)
• Family support: Enhanced paid maternity and paternity leave
• Wellbeing & protection: Life assurance, pension, enhanced sickness cover
• Training & development: From foundation to advanced levels through brand partner training and best-in-class leadership development.
• Colleague car purchase scheme & servicing discounts
• Cycle-to-work and discounted gym schemes

Read more about our Employee Benefits - JCT600   

Why JCT600?  

• We’ve spent over 80 years building a business that values its people and their careers  
• We pride ourselves on being rated highly by colleagues for engagement and inclusivity  
• Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our “Life at JCT600” philosophy and seven colleague commitments  

How to Apply  

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Inclusivity & Diversity  

JCT600 Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive business, we're proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

We try our hardest to make JCT600 feel like a home from home for all of our colleagues. To us, that’s a place where we can all feel supported to be our true selves every day and where our workforce represents the wonderful communities we serve.