Vehicle Damage Assessor

Vehicle Damage Assessor – Aylesbury

Pertemps Aylesbury are currently recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor for our Automotive client.

Hours: 40 hours a week & 1 in 3 Saturdays 8am-12

Salary: £42,000 – £44,000

Duties

• Inspection & Damage Assessment: Methodically inspect vehicles to identify and record all damage to bodywork, mechanical, and electrical systems, including advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
• Estimating & Costing: Use estimating software to calculate labour, parts (OEM, recycled, aftermarket), and materials, creating detailed repair specifications and ensuring profitability.
• Repair Viability: Assess the vehicle\’s pre-repair value and decide whether to repair, write off (total loss), or settle the claim.
• Liaison & Communication: Effectively communicate with customers, insurance companies, body shop managers, and technicians to explain repair methods and gain approval.
• Documentation: Prepare and maintain accurate digital and manual records, reports, and job cards, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Provide service level agreements, ensuring customers are contacted regarding repairs and non-related damage and where applicable agree amended repair hours with the workshop leadership teams and technicians.

Requirements

• Experience of vehicle repair methods.
• Knowledge of Thatcham repair methods, Audatex and ATA qualification.

If you would be interested in this role, please apply with your CV