Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA)
Salary: £50,000–£55,000 per year (dependent on experience) + bonus
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (1 hour unpaid lunch)
Location: Brentwood
A well‑established bodyshop is seeking an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA) to join the team. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a similar role and ideally hold a valid ATA VDA qualification.
Key Responsibilities
- Accurately inspect and assess damaged vehicles.
- Prepare detailed estimates and safe repair methods using computerised systems such as Audatex and Thatcham Escribe.
- Work confidently with bodyshop management systems.
- Negotiate repair costs and supplementary work with customers and engineers.
- Keep customers updated throughout the repair process.
- Produce workshop job schedules and regularly liaise with workshop staff.
- Communicate effectively with parts suppliers to ensure timely and accurate parts ordering.
- Maintain excellent communication skills, especially when negotiating remote authorisations.
- Demonstrate a high level of personal and professional integrity.
Qualifications & Experience
- Proven experience in vehicle estimating and customer service.
- ATA VDA qualification preferred.
Employee Benefits
- 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Holiday entitlement increases after every 5 years of service
- Death in Service benefit
To apply send your CV to Jack @Pyus Recruitment
Pay: £50,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
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Work Location: In person
