Vehicle Damage Assessor

Location: Motherwell
Salary: OTE £46,000 (Basic Salary £36,000 - £40,000+ DOE)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Looking for a role where your expertise is recognised, your earning potential is rewarded, and you can enjoy a healthy work-life balance?

If you're an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor looking for a Monday to Friday position with excellent earning potential and long-term career stability, this opportunity could be exactly what you're searching for. Offering a competitive basic salary, achievable OTE, and consistent working hours, you'll be joining a professional accident repair centre where quality and customer service are the priority.

This is a chance to become part of a modern Bodyshop that invests in its people and values technical expertise. Working alongside an experienced team, you'll play a key role in ensuring repairs are accurately assessed, efficiently managed, and completed to the highest standards.

What's in it for you?
·OTE of £46,000
·Basic Salary of £36,000 - £40,000+ DOE
·Monday to Friday working pattern
·8:00am - 5:00pm working hours
·Modern Bodyshop environment
·Ongoing training and development
·Career progression opportunities
·Stable, permanent employment

The Role
As a Vehicle Damage Assessor, you'll be responsible for accurately inspecting damaged vehicles, producing detailed repair estimates, and ensuring repairs are completed in line with manufacturer standards and insurer requirements.

Key responsibilities include:
·Inspecting accident-damaged vehicles and assessing repair requirements.
·Producing accurate and comprehensive repair estimates using industry estimating systems.
·Liaising with technicians to determine repair methods and additional repair requirements.
·Monitoring repairs throughout the repair process and updating estimates where necessary.
·Communicating effectively with customers, insurers and colleagues regarding repair progress.
·Ensuring all repairs comply with manufacturer methods and industry standards.
·Managing repair costs while maintaining exceptional quality and customer satisfaction.
·Supporting efficient workshop planning to minimise vehicle downtime.

About You
You'll be an organised and knowledgeable estimator who enjoys delivering accurate assessments while providing excellent customer service.

You'll ideally have:
·Previous experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor, VDA, Bodyshop Estimator or Vehicle Estimator.
·ATA / IMI accreditation is essential, along with a proficiency in estimating systems such as Audatex, with strong IT and system skills.
·Strong knowledge of modern vehicle construction and accident repair methods.
·Excellent communication and organisational skills.
·The ability to work accurately in a fast-paced bodyshop environment.
·A full UK driving licence.

Apply Today
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business offering strong earning potential, a fantastic Monday to Friday schedule, and genuine opportunities for long-term career progression.

If you're an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor or Estimator looking for your next opportunity in Motherwell, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today for immediate consideration.  Contact Chris at AutoSkills UK and quote job reference number 53908.