At a Glance
- Tasks: Assess vehicle damage and ensure repairs are safe, efficient, and fair.
- Company: Join Solus, a leader in vehicle repairs with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus opportunities, 33 days' holiday, and discounts on Aviva products.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive culture with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make impactful decisions that shape the repair journey and enhance quality.
- Qualifications: Relevant VDA or technical experience in an accident repair environment.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 32000 £ per year.
The Vehicle Damage Assessor role at Solus is built around technical accuracy, consistency and professional judgement. From initial assessment through to repair planning, your decisions play a critical part in keeping repairs safe, efficient and fair for everyone involved.
Because Solus operates directly within an insurer group, our Vehicle Damage Assessors work with a wider level of authority and influence, allowing you to make informed decisions that support technicians, customers and repair quality without unnecessary delays or hand-offs.
As a VDA, you'll shape the repair journey from the outset, ensuring vehicles are assessed correctly and repairs are set up to be completed right first time. Promote best practice, quality and compliance across the site.
- What matters most is that you bring relevant VDA or technical experience, along with a structured, quality-first approach.
- Experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor within an accident repair environment.
- If you've developed deep technical understanding through another automotive role and are ready to move into assessment with the right support, we're open to that progression.
- Respect for VDA expertise and professional judgement.
- Opportunities to influence repair quality, process and outcomes.
Solus, who are owned by Aviva, are one of the UK leaders in vehicle repairs, returning cars to the road in just 11 days on average and a 4.6/5 star customer rating.
- Competitive salary based on location, skills, experience, and qualifications.
- Bonus opportunity tied to your performance and the overall success of Solus.
- Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
- 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays), with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days.
- Save money with up to 40% discount on Aviva products and other retailer discounts.
- Share in Aviva's success through the Aviva Save As You Earn scheme.
- Supportive policies including parental and carer's leave.
- Wellbeing focus with tools like Group Income Protection and 24/7 GP access.
Apply online today, and our team will be in touch within 14 days.
Assessor - Care in Scone employer: Solus Accident Repair Centres
At Solus, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment for our Vehicle Damage Assessors. With a strong focus on employee growth, competitive salaries, and comprehensive benefits including generous holiday allowances and wellbeing initiatives, we empower our team to make impactful decisions that enhance repair quality and customer satisfaction. Located within a leading insurer group, our assessors enjoy unique opportunities to influence processes and outcomes, ensuring a rewarding career in the automotive repair industry.
Contact Details:
Solus Accident Repair Centres Recruitment Team
