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EXPERIENCED VEHICLE DAMAGE ASSESSOR (VDA) / ESTIMATOR
Location: Poole
Salary: Up to £38,000 Depending on Experience
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday - Friday - 08:00 - 17:00
Looking for a role where your estimating expertise is valued, your experience is recognised, and your career can continue to progress?
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA) / Estimator to join a professional accident repair centre, working within a modern bodyshop environment where accuracy, technical knowledge, and quality standards are central to the repair process.
Offering a salary of up to £38,000 depending on experience, this position provides the opportunity to build on your estimating experience while enjoying a consistent Monday to Friday working pattern with no weekend commitments. You'll work alongside an experienced team of technicians and operational staff, with opportunities for ongoing training and career development in a professional environment focused on efficient repairs and customer satisfaction.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
·Competitive Salary - Up to £38,000 Depending on Experience
·Monday to Friday Working Pattern - 08:00-17:00
·Full-Time, Permanent Position
·Modern Workshop Environment
·Ongoing Training & Development
·Career Progression Opportunities
·No Weekend Commitments
THE ROLE
As an Experienced VDA / Estimator, you'll be responsible for assessing accident-damaged vehicles, preparing accurate repair estimates, and ensuring repair methods, labour requirements, and parts costs are identified correctly. You'll play a key role in supporting the bodyshop's workflow, liaising with relevant stakeholders, and ensuring repairs are completed efficiently in line with manufacturer procedures and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
·Assess accident-damaged vehicles and determine the appropriate repair methods and processes.
·Prepare accurate estimates covering labour, parts, materials, and repair times.
·Use relevant estimating systems and follow manufacturer repair procedures.
·Identify additional damage during the repair process and prepare supplementary estimates where required.
·Liaise with customers, insurers, engineers, and other relevant parties regarding repair requirements and authorisation.
·Work closely with Panel Technicians, MET Technicians, Paint Sprayers, and Workshop Controllers to support efficient workflow.
·Monitor repair progress and help ensure work remains within agreed estimates and timescales.
·Maintain accurate documentation and ensure estimates comply with quality, safety, and industry standards.
ABOUT YOU
We're looking for a detail-oriented and commercially aware VDA / Estimator with strong technical knowledge of accident repair processes and the ability to produce accurate, efficient, and cost-effective repair assessments.
·Previous experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor, VDA, or Estimator within an automotive accident repair centre or bodyshop.
·Strong understanding of vehicle damage assessment, repair methods, labour times, and parts costing.
·Experience using automotive estimating systems and preparing accurate repair estimates.
·Knowledge of manufacturer repair procedures and current accident repair industry standards.
·Confident communication skills with the ability to liaise professionally with customers, insurers, engineers, and workshop teams.
·Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
·Ability to manage workload effectively and work to deadlines in a busy bodyshop environment.
·IMI and/or ATA VDA qualifications advantageous.
·Full UK Driving Licence preferred.
Alternative Job Titles: Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA / Vehicle Damage Estimator / Accident Repair Estimator / Automotive Estimator / Bodyshop Estimator / Vehicle Repair Estimator / Motor Claims Estimator / Accident Damage Assessor / Automotive Damage Assessor.
APPLY TODAY
This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional accident repair business offering a salary of up to £38,000 depending on experience, a modern working environment, and a Monday to Friday schedule that supports a healthy work-life balance.
If you're an experienced VDA / Estimator looking for your next career move, where your technical expertise, accuracy, and industry knowledge are valued, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today for immediate consideration.
Contact Steve @ AutoSkills UK - Job Reference - 55022