Pybus Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA) to join a busy, modern accident repair centre in Kings Langley.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled VDA/Estimator looking to join a professional and fast-paced bodyshop environment that offers excellent earning potential, career progression opportunities, and a strong employee benefits package.
The Role
As a Vehicle Damage Assessor, you will play a key role in the smooth operation of the bodyshop, producing accurate repair estimates, supporting workshop efficiency, and ensuring repairs are completed to the highest standards. You'll work closely with the Bodyshop Manager, workshop team, customers, insurers, and third parties to deliver an outstanding customer experience while maintaining profitability and productivity.
Key Responsibilities
Produce accurate repair estimates using Audatex and other estimating systems
Assess damaged vehicles and identify repair requirements
Determine the most cost-effective repair methods
Monitor vehicle progress and identify any repair issues
Support daily production planning and workshop workflow management
Assist with capacity planning and resource allocation
Ensure bodyshop KPIs, SLAs and customer satisfaction targets are achieved
Liaise with customers, insurers, engineers and third parties regarding repair estimates and approvals
Manage customer queries and complaints through to resolution
Review work in progress and identify areas affecting productivity
Ensure all chargeable materials and repair operations are correctly recorded
Evaluate vehicle market values where required to determine repair viability
Support warranty claim assessments and provide clear justification for repairs
Maintain compliance with Health & Safety procedures
Communicate repair methods and timescales clearly to both customers and workshop teams
About the Opportunity
This role is with a well-established and growing accident repair business that delivers high-quality vehicle repairs for fleets, insurers, and private customers across the UK. The company is committed to investing in its people and providing long-term career development opportunities within a supportive and professional environment.
If you're an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor looking for your next challenge, apply today through Pybus Recruitment.
Requirements
Candidate Requirements
Previous experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor / Estimator within a bodyshop environment
Strong understanding of vehicle repair methods and damage assessment
Audatex experience is essential
Experience using estimating platforms such as Escribe
Ability to accurately qualify and quantify repair requirements
Strong negotiation skills when dealing with insurers and third parties
Excellent customer service and communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced repair environment
Knowledge of Thatcham repair methods and approved repair times
Understanding of SMART repair processes would be advantageous
Benefits
Benefits
33 days holiday including bank holidays
Monthly and annual performance bonus schemes
Health Shield cash healthcare plan
Annual salary review
Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave
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