Vehicle Damage Assessor

Vehicle Damage Assessor

Location: Edinburgh Salary: £36,000 - £40,000+ Basic Salary DOE | OTE £46,000+ Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Working Hours: Monday - Friday | 8:00am - 5:00pm

Looking for a Vehicle Damage Assessor role where your estimating expertise is properly recognised, with a consistent Monday-to-Friday working pattern? This Edinburgh opportunity is suited to an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA / Bodyshop Estimator with the technical knowledge and accuracy required to produce high-quality repair estimates.

You'll be assessing accident-damaged vehicles, preparing accurate repair estimates and supporting the efficient progression of vehicles through the Bodyshop, while working as part of a professional accident repair environment.

What'S In It For You?

• Basic salary: £36,000 - £40,000+ DOE
• OTE: £46,000+
• Monday - Friday working pattern
• 8:00am - 5:00pm working hours
• Full-time permanent employment
• Professional accident repair environment
• Opportunity to utilise your specialist estimating skills
• Long-term career development opportunities

The Role

As a Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA / Bodyshop Estimator, you will be responsible for assessing accident-damaged vehicles and producing accurate repair estimates to ensure repairs are planned efficiently and completed to the required standard.

• Inspect damaged vehicles and accurately assess the extent of repair required.
• Produce detailed and accurate repair estimates using appropriate estimating systems.
• Identify required parts, labour operations, repair methods and associated costs.
• Ensure estimates are accurate and aligned with manufacturer and industry repair standards.
• Liaise with customers, insurers, engineers and Bodyshop colleagues throughout the repair process.
• Maintain accurate records and update repair information on relevant systems.
• Support the Bodyshop team in maintaining efficient vehicle workflow and agreed repair timescales.
• Ensure all damage assessments and estimates are completed accurately and professionally.

About You

This opportunity would suit an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA / Bodyshop Estimator / Vehicle Estimator with strong technical knowledge and excellent attention to detail.

• Previous experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor, VDA, Bodyshop Estimator or Vehicle Estimator within an accident repair environment.
• ATA / IMI accreditation in Vehicle Damage Assessment or equivalent relevant industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of modern vehicle repair methods, construction and damage assessment.
• Proficiency with estimating systems such as Audatex / GT Global or similar.
• Strong IT and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to accurately assess damage and produce commercially accurate repair estimates.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively with customers, insurers and workshop teams.
• Professional, organised and methodical approach to your work.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA / Bodyshop Estimator looking for your next challenge in Edinburgh and want to utilise your estimating expertise within a professional Bodyshop environment, apply today for immediate consideration.

For more information or to apply, contact Chris at AutoSkills UK and quote job number 54879

Right to Work: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Proof of eligibility will be required prior to employment