Vehicle Damage Assessor – Full Time – Ashbourne Automotive/Aerospace

NeedAJob; Ashbourne CP; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accident repair group in Ashbourne seeks an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor to inspect damaged vehicles and assess repair costs. The ideal candidate will have experience in the accident repair sector and strong estimating, communication, and organisational skills. This permanent role offers a competitive salary, car allowance, health care options, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Car allowance

Contributory health care scheme

Discounted shopping and meal vouchers

Access to webinars and exercise classes

Online GP service

Pension scheme with flexible options

Ongoing training and career development

Qualifications

• Experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor in the accident repair sector.
• Strong estimating, communication, and organisational skills.
• Focus on accuracy, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Inspect accident damaged vehicles and assess repair costs and timeframes.
• Adhere to pricing schedules and repair methodologies.
• Meet workflow volume targets.
• Use computerised estimating systems.
• Liaise with insurance and accident management companies.

Skills

Estimating skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Customer satisfaction focus

Education

ATA/IMI accreditation

Audatex experience

Job description

Vehicle Damage Assessor – Ashbourne

Competitive Salary + Realistic Bonus + Car Allowance
40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Looking to progress your career with a leading name in accident repair? My client is one of the UK’s largest and most established repair groups, and they are now looking for an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor to join the team in Ashbourne.

What you’ll be doing:

• Undertake the inspection of accident damaged vehicles, assessing the full extent of the damage, costs of repair and time frames.
• Ensure our work providers menu pricing schedules and repair methodologies and key information for each contract is being adhered to on each job.
• Work within our guidelines to ensure that the workflow volume meets targets.
• Use computerised estimating systems.
• Liaise regularly with insurance and accident management companies with any updates or queries relating to relevant jobs.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor within the accident repair sector.
• ATA/IMI accreditation and Audatex experience (desirable).
• Strong estimating, communication, and organisational skills.
• A focus on accuracy, quality, and customer satisfaction.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary package with realistic bonus opportunity.
• Car allowance.
• UK Health – contributory health care scheme (with the option to increase cover for personal and family needs).
• Discounted shopping and meal vouchers, access to webinars, and exercise classes.
• Medical – online GP service.
• Enrolment into the Pension Scheme (flexible options available).
• Ongoing training and realistic career development opportunities.

Apply today

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and join a growing, supportive team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of this excellent company.

Please send us your CV by clicking ‘apply now’ or by contacting Richard on (phone number removed) / (url removed) to discuss further.

Estimator / Vehicle Damage Assessor – Ashbourne – Bodyshop

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Salary: £40000 – £50000/annum

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Ashbourne