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Location: Nottingham

Company: Steer Automotive Group

Job Type: Full-time | Permanent

At Steer Automotive Group, we’re redefining accident repair. As the UK’s leading vehicle repair group, our focus is on excellence, innovation, and integrity delivering repairs that restore confidence as well as vehicles.

We’re now looking for two experienced Vehicle Damage Assessors (VDAs) to join our Nottingham team:

1x Desktop VDA providing remote estimating and assessment support

• Carrying out detailed and accurate vehicle damage assessments using Audatex or similar systems
• Preparing cost effective repair estimates in line with insurer and manufacturer guidelines
• Liaising with workshop, parts, and customer service teams to ensure efficient repair progress
• Communicating professionally with insurers, engineers, and customers regarding repair status
• Completing all documentation accurately and within required timeframes

• Proven experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor / Estimator in the accident repair industry
• ATA VDA accreditation (or working towards it)
• Good understanding of Audatex and estimating software
• Excellent communication, organisation, and teamwork skills
• High attention to detail and a commitment to doing things right

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Access to the latest tools and technology
• Supportive, team-focused working environment
• Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing national group

If you’re an experienced VDA who values quality, teamwork, and professional integrity, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of Steer Automotive Group — where your expertise helps drive excellence in accident repair.

• Competitive salary plus performance related bonus
• 29 days holiday including public holidays plus additional days with service
• Pension contributions
• Enhanced parental leave
• Wagestream—a Financial Wellbeing app giving you ultimate pay control! Get paid when you want, save monthly, enjoy shopping discounts, explore your benefits, and even connect with a financial coach.
• Talk to us about flexible working
• Cycle to work scheme
• Benefits App – virtual GP appointments, employee assistance programme (EAP), cycle to work, high street discounts, discounted vehicle maintenance & repairs
• Steer Academy provides accredited ongoing training – paid for by the business
• Opportunities for career progression

Competitive Salary subject to skills and experience

Experience

Automotive repair, accident repair, estimating, estimator, damage assessor, damage assessment