At a Glance
- Tasks: Assess vehicle damage and prepare detailed repair estimates using Audatex.
- Company: Join one of the UK's largest independent Accident Repair Groups with over 30 years of expertise.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, performance bonuses, health cash plan, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Great opportunities for career progression in a supportive and collaborative workplace.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment focused on outstanding vehicle repairs.
- Qualifications: VDA qualified or significant experience in vehicle damage assessment required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 50000 £ per year.
Location: Dartford, DA1
Salary: £50,000 + bonus + other excellent benefits listed below
Benefits:- Competitive salary plus performance-related bonus
- Pension contributions
- Health cash plan
- Ongoing training provided
- Opportunities for career progression due to ongoing business growth
Our client is one of the largest independent Accident Repair Groups in the UK and is an award-winning company with over 30 years of knowledge and expertise within the vehicle body repair sector. They are dynamic in their approach and geared to completing outstanding repairs, by combining the latest techniques and most effective technology with delivering excellent customer service.
They ensure that our customers are at the heart of what they do. Whether it is minor car park damage or a road traffic accident, their 200 repair centres provide a range of services that use modern repair methods to put your vehicle back in its pre-accident condition, ensuring every vehicle is repaired with utmost pride and care.
They are now actively looking to recruit a Vehicle Damage Assessor for their Accident Repair Bodyshop in Dartford.
About the Job:As an experienced VDA / Estimator, the purpose of your role is to assess a wide range of vehicles, using Audatex, and calculate costings and the time required to complete all necessary repairs accurately and professionally. You will liaise regularly with insurance engineers, write job cards for and liaise regularly with the workshop, and contact customers to provide updates. This is a high volume of repairs carried out to the BSI PAS 10125 standards.
Key Responsibilities:- Accurately assess vehicle damage using Audatex or similar estimating software
- Prepare clear, detailed repair estimates in line with industry standards
- Liaise effectively with insurance providers, customers, and our workshop team
- Plan and document repair jobs efficiently to support workflow
- Ensure all assessments and documentation are accurate, thorough, and compliant
- VDA qualified (or significant experience in vehicle damage assessment)
- Proficient in using Audatex or other estimating systems
- Solid understanding of modern vehicle repair techniques and materials
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong organisational abilities
- Excellent communication skills and a team-focused mindset
- A full-time, secure role within a respected and expanding company
- Competitive salary based on experience, with performance-based bonus potential
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- A supportive, collaborative, and professional working environment
To apply for this exciting role, please submit your full CV in the strictest of confidence to Jonathan Sweasey at Pybus Recruitment on email: jonathan@pybusrecruitment.co.uk or call 0191 8237799.
Vehicle Damage Assessor in Dartford employer: Pybus Recruitment
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