Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA)

Location: Wrexham

Salary: £35,000 Basic | OTE £41,000

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Working Hours:Monday to Friday - 8:30am – 5:00pm

Looking for a role where your estimating skills are recognised and rewarded?

If you're an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor looking for a stable position with genuine earning potential, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing accident repair centre. You'll be working in a modern bodyshop where you'll play a key role in maximising repair opportunities while being supported by an experienced team.

This business is expanding, offering long-term job security, annual salary reviews, regular in-house training, and a realistic monthly bonus when site targets are achieved.

The Role

As a Vehicle Damage Assessor, you'll be responsible for producing accurate repair estimates, assessing vehicle damage both on-site and from digital images, and ensuring every repair opportunity is identified. You'll work closely with the workshop team to maximise repair profitability while maintaining excellent customer service and insurer standards.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate repair estimates for damaged vehicles.
• Assess vehicle damage both on-site and from photographs.
• Take detailed images of vehicle damage for estimating purposes.
• Maximise repair opportunities and identify additional work where appropriate.
• Liaise with technicians and the wider bodyshop team throughout the repair process.
• Ensure estimates are completed efficiently and accurately.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor / Estimator.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle repair methods and estimating processes.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while supporting the wider team.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Experience using estimating systems would be advantageous.

Salary & Benefits

• Basic Salary: £35,000
• Realistic OTE: £41,000
• Monthly bonus of up to £500 when site targets are achieved.
• Annual pay reviews.
• In-house training provided twice a year.
• Company pension.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Staff discounts.
• Stable, expanding business with excellent long-term prospects.

Recruitment Process

• Face-to-face interview.
• Potential skills assessment.
• Offer made following successful interview.

The company is looking to recruit immediately due to continued expansion, making this an excellent opportunity for an experienced VDA seeking their next challenge.

To apply for this Vehicle Damage Assessor role, please contact Cian at Auto Skills UK, quoting the relevant job reference number 54145.