Vehicle Damage Assessor

An excellent opportunity for an automotive professional with a strong technical understanding of vehicle repairs and estimating processes who is looking to join a supportive, fast-paced business with genuine opportunities for progression.

If you have experience in any of the following roles, or a similar automotive technical position, and are interested in a desktop image assessment role, we would also like to hear from you:

• Vehicle Damage Estimator
• Bodyshop Estimator
• Bodyshop Assessor
• Vehicle Estimator
• Accident Repair Estimator
• VDA
• Automotive Estimator
• Damage Assessor
• Repair Estimator
• Production Manager
• Workshop Controller
• SMART Repair
• Technician
• MET
• Panel Beater
• Painter

SALARY: Competitive + Benefits

LOCATION: Minstead, Hampshire, South East England (SO43)

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 37.5 hours per week

Please note: Own transport is preferred due to location.

JOB OVERVIEW

Due to continued expansion, the company has an excellent opportunity for a Vehicle Damage Assessor with strong technical knowledge of vehicle repairs, damage assessment and estimating processes. As a Vehicle Damage Assessor you will assess repairs from vehicle images, prepare accurate estimates and repair methods, and support quality, cost control and efficient repair processes. The Vehicle Damage Assessor will work closely with production, operations and wider engineering teams in a fast-paced, supportive environment with opportunities for career progression.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Vehicle Damage Assessor include:

• Vehicle Damage Assessment: Accurately inspect and assess vehicle damage from images in line with manufacturer and industry standards.
• Repair Methods and Estimates: Prepare clear repair methods and estimates using recognised estimating systems and repair matrices.
• Process and Quality Checks: Ensure repair processes and procedures have been followed correctly and raise quality or process concerns.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with production and operational teams to support a smooth and efficient repair process.
• Industry Platform Compliance: Ensure the correct processes are followed on required industry platforms.
• Invoice Query Support: Support the resolution of invoice queries using accurate repair and estimating information.
• Best Practice and Compliance: Promote quality standards, compliance and consistent technical decision-making across the business.
• Technical Support: Provide technical support across wider engineering functions when required.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Previous experience within automotive accident repair, crash repair, estimating, vehicle damage assessment or a transferable technical role.

Confidence using recognised automotive estimating systems.

Strong understanding of modern vehicle construction and repair methods.

Excellent attention to detail and a consistent, quality-first approach to decision-making.

Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively.

A customer-focused approach and commitment to high service standards.

Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Own transport is preferred due to location.

The organisation recognises that a strong Vehicle Damage Assessor can come from a range of automotive backgrounds. If you have developed strong technical knowledge in another repair or automotive role and are ready to move into estimating with the right support, they are open to that progression.

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary
• Friendly, knowledgeable, supportive culture
• Career progression opportunities
• Pension scheme
• Additional staff perks and company events
• Free on-site parking
• Training and development opportunities
• Beautiful New Forest location

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CVs of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.