VEHICLE DAMAGE ASSESSOR / ESTIMATOR
Location: Sittingbourne
OTE: £50,000
Basic Salary: £40,000 - £45,000+ DOE
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Looking for a Vehicle Damage Assessor role where your estimating expertise is properly rewarded, you can enjoy a consistent Monday to Friday working pattern, and have the opportunity to achieve an OTE of £50,000?
If you're an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA / Bodyshop Estimator looking for your next career move, this is an excellent opportunity to join a professional accident repair environment where your technical knowledge, accuracy, and ability to produce high-quality estimates are valued.
Working Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, you'll benefit from a structured working week while assessing accident-damaged vehicles, preparing accurate repair estimates, and supporting the efficient progression of vehicles through the bodyshop.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
·OTE of £50,000
·Basic Salary of £40,000 - £45,000+ DOE
·Monday to Friday working pattern
·8:00am - 5:00pm working hours
·Full-time, permanent employment
·Professional accident repair environment
·Opportunity to utilise your specialist estimating skills
·Strong earning potential
·Long-term career development opportunities
THE ROLE
As a Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA / Bodyshop Estimator, you'll be responsible for assessing accident-damaged vehicles and producing accurate repair estimates to ensure repairs are planned efficiently and completed to the required standard.
Key responsibilities include:
·Inspecting damaged vehicles and accurately assessing the extent of repair required.
·Producing detailed and accurate repair estimates using appropriate estimating systems.
·Identifying required parts, labour operations, repair methods, and associated costs.
·Ensuring estimates are accurate, commercially viable, and aligned with manufacturer and industry standards.
·Liaising with customers, insurers, engineers, and bodyshop colleagues throughout the repair process.
·Maintaining accurate records and updating repair information on relevant systems.
·Supporting the bodyshop team in maintaining efficient vehicle workflow and agreed repair timescales.
·Ensuring 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.
You'll ideally have:
·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.
·The 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.
·A professional, organised, and methodical approach to your work.
APPLY TODAY
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA / Bodyshop Estimator offering an OTE of £50,000, a basic salary of £40,000 - £45,000+ DOE, and a consistent Monday to Friday working pattern.
If you're looking for your next challenge in Sittingbourne and want a role where your estimating expertise and industry experience are properly recognised and rewarded, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today for immediate consideration or contact Chris at AutoSkills UK and quote job number 54803
