The Opportunity
Are you an experienced VDA looking for a role that balances high-volume professional standards with a personal, family-feel environment?
Our client is one of the South East’s leading accident repair groups. Operating across three elite sites, they are currently expanding their team. This is a BS10125-certified and multi-manufacturer approved facility, offering a stable and prestigious environment for a career-driven Estimator.
Key Responsibilities
- Accurate Estimating: Assess vehicle damage and produce precise repair estimates using Audatex/GT Motive.
- Technical Oversight: Utilize deep mechanical knowledge to identify hidden repairs and necessary parts.
- Customer Journey: Deliver a premium service experience, from initial inquiry to the final vehicle handover.
- Revenue Growth: Identify opportunities for upselling additional services to enhance customer satisfaction and site profitability.
- Quality & Compliance: Ensure all assessments align with BS10125 standards and manufacturer protocols.
What You’ll Bring
- Experience: Minimum 3 years’ experience in a VDA/Estimator role is essential.
- Qualifications: ATA or NVQ certification is highly desirable (though not essential for highly experienced candidates).
- Precision: Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to "right first time" estimating.
- Communication: The ability to explain technical repairs clearly to both insurance engineers and customers.
Why Join This Team?
Unlike large corporate consolidators, our client runs a successful group of three sites where every employee is known by name and genuinely valued.
- High Earning Potential: Base salary up to £55k + a negotiable monthly targeted bonus.
- Mobility: Car allowance or Company Car options (negotiable).
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle.
- Wellbeing: Access to Health Assured support and a company pension scheme.
- Environment: Work in a manufacturer-approved shop with a friendly, close-knit team culture.
- Holiday: 20 days annual leave + Bank Holidays.
How to Apply
If you are a forward-thinking VDA ready to take the next step in your career with a leading repair group, we want to hear from you.
To Apply: Please submit your CV for a confidential discussion.
Please Note: We are acting as an employment agency for this role. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Due to the volume of applications, we can only contact successful candidates. We will retain your CV on file for future relevant opportunities. Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £35,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
