At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspect and assess vehicle damage, producing detailed repair estimates remotely.
- Company: Join DEKRA, a leader in automotive assessment and industry transformation.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, private health insurance, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Flexible home-based role with occasional onsite visits and excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by ensuring vehicles are safely returned to the road.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor and proficiency in Audatex software required.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
- Vehicle Damage Assessor
- Location
: Home-Based with occasional onsite visits (Midlands to North London and South London to the South Coast)
- Contract
- : Associate/ FTC
At DEKRA we deal with future topics in every field of work: from vehicle inspection to cyber security, from product testing to clean energies or from automated driving to artificial intelligence.
We anticipate technical developments early on and drive industry transformation as thought leaders.
As a Vehicle Damage Assessor, you'll play a vital role in ensuring damaged vehicles are assessed accurately, safely, and efficiently.
Working remotely, you'll use your technical expertise to inspect vehicle damage, produce detailed repair estimates, and apply manufacturer-approved repair methods.
Collaborating with customers, insurers, and repair teams, you'll help drive quality outcomes, support repair decisions, and contribute to the safe return of vehicles to the road while maintaining the highest industry standards.
Inspect damaged vehicles and accurately assess structural, mechanical, electronic, and cosmetic damage.
- Maintain accurate documentation and support efficient repair planning, workflow management, and cost control.
Proven experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor within a bodyshop, accident repair, or automotive assessment environment.
- Full competence using Audatex estimating software.
- High attention to detail and a methodical approach to inspections and reporting.
- ATA Vehicle Damage Assessor Accreditation.
- NVQ, IMI, SVQ, or equivalent qualification in Vehicle Damage Assessment or a related automotive discipline.
Experience assessing commercial vehicles or HGVs.
- Recognised apprenticeship in Vehicle Damage Assessment or a related automotive field.
- Experience working with multiple insurers and repair networks.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Holiday buy and sell scheme
- Private health insurance
- Pension contribution
- Employee referral scheme
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Eye test vouchers
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) • Ongoing professional development opportunities
Assessor - Care in Milton Keynes employer: DEKRA UK Management
DEKRA is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that values collaboration and professional growth. With a hybrid working model based in Southampton, employees benefit from flexibility while being part of a global network dedicated to safety and reliability in high-hazard industries. The company fosters an environment where experienced professionals can thrive, providing opportunities for leadership and impactful contributions to the finance function.
