Vehicle Damage Assessor / Vehicle Estimator
Location: Hook
Salary: Competitive Salary + Team Performance Bonus
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Looking for a Vehicle Damage Assessor role where your expertise is recognised, your performance is rewarded, and you have genuine opportunities to progress?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and forward-thinking vehicle repair business at an exciting stage of development. You'll be joining an established national operation while working within a supportive team that values technical expertise, customer service and career development.
If you're an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor looking for a role where you can use your estimating expertise, work with modern systems and have the opportunity to develop your career, this could be the ideal next step.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Competitive Salary
Team Performance Bonus
28 Days Holiday Including Bank Holidays
Paid Celebration Day
Healthcare Cash Plan
Gym, Wellbeing and Shopping Discounts
Car Insurance Discounts
Employee Engagement Budget
Cycle to Work Scheme
Pension Scheme
Life Assurance
Refer a Friend Scheme
Equipment Purchase Scheme
Mental Health First Aiders
Length of Service Awards
Regular Training and Development
Career Progression Opportunities
Supportive Management Team
THE ROLE
As a Vehicle Damage Assessor, you will play a key role in accurately assessing vehicle damage, preparing estimates and supporting the repair process from initial assessment through to completion.
Key responsibilities include:
Producing accurate estimates and invoices within agreed repair timescales
Assessing vehicle damage and determining appropriate repair methods
Managing repair costs and supporting site profitability
Handling total loss assessments where required
Reviewing repair methodologies to ensure appropriate repair processes are followed
Ensuring all estimates and repairs comply with BS10125 standards
Liaising with customers, insurers and internal teams throughout the repair process
Identifying and reporting issues that could affect quality, costs or profitability
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have:
Proven experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor, Vehicle Estimator or Automotive Estimator
Strong technical knowledge of vehicle body and paint repair
Experience producing accurate vehicle repair estimates
Confident using Audatex and Glassmatix
Experience with E-scribe, Ezi Methods and Glass's Evaluator desirable
Audatex Gold training or equivalent experience
ATA accreditation desirable, or willingness to achieve it
Excellent organisational and time-management skills
Strong attention to detail
Customer-focused approach with excellent communication skills
Positive, solutions-focused attitude
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
APPLY TODAY
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor to join a supportive and growing business offering a competitive package, performance-related rewards and genuine career development.
If you're looking for your next challenge and want to be part of a professional team where your skills and experience are valued, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now for immediate consideration.