Bodyshop VDA / Vehicle Damage Assessor / Vehicle Estimator
Location: Cheltenham
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 DOE
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Experienced Bodyshop VDA - £40,000-£50,000 DOE
Looking for your next opportunity as an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA) where your industry knowledge, estimating skills and attention to detail are genuinely valued?
An established and busy bodyshop is looking for an experienced Bodyshop VDA / Vehicle Damage Assessor / Vehicle Estimator to join their team. Offering a competitive £40,000-£50,000 salary depending on experience, this role would suit someone who is already confident in the VDA position and can manage estimates accurately and efficiently from initial assessment through to vehicle repair.
This is an experienced-level position rather than a trainee opportunity. Previous experience using Autoflow and Audatex would be highly advantageous, along with experience working with manufacturer repair methods and processes.
What's in it for You?
£40,000-£50,000 salary DOE
Full-time, permanent position
Established and professional bodyshop environment
Opportunity to work with experienced repair teams
Ongoing technical development
Career progression opportunities
Varied and interesting workload
Supportive and collaborative team
The Role
As a Bodyshop VDA, you'll be responsible for assessing vehicle damage, preparing accurate estimates and ensuring repairs are planned efficiently and in line with manufacturer standards.
Your responsibilities will include:
Inspecting damaged vehicles and accurately assessing repair requirements
Producing detailed and accurate repair estimates
Using Audatex to calculate repair costs and labour times
Using Autoflow to manage estimates, repair stages and job progression
Identifying all parts, labour and materials required
Liaising with customers, insurers and relevant parties
Working closely with Panel, MET and Paint Technicians
Ensuring estimates accurately reflect the required repair process
Following manufacturer repair methods and technical procedures
Maintaining accurate records and updating repair systems
Monitoring repair progress and supporting the bodyshop team
Ensuring repairs are completed safely and to the required quality standards
About You
We're looking for an experienced VDA / Vehicle Damage Assessor who can confidently manage the estimating process and understands modern accident repair.
You'll ideally have:
Previous VDA experience - essential
Strong knowledge of vehicle accident repair
Experience producing accurate bodyshop estimates
Audatex experience
Autoflow experience
Good understanding of manufacturer repair methods
Experience working with insurers and repair networks
Strong knowledge of Panel, MET and Paint repair processes
Excellent attention to detail
Strong communication and organisational skills
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple vehicles
Full UK Driving Licence
Experience with the relevant vehicle manufacturers/brands would be highly advantageous.
Apply Today
If you're an experienced Bodyshop VDA / Vehicle Damage Assessor with strong estimating skills and experience using Audatex and Autoflow, we'd love to hear from you.
This is an experienced role, so we're particularly interested in candidates who are already established within a VDA position.
Don't worry if your CV isn't up to date - get in touch and we can work that out later.