Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA Estimator

If you've also worked in the following roles, we'd also like to hear from you: Bodyshop Estimator, Vehicle Estimator, Automotive Estimator, Motor Vehicle Estimator, Accident Repair Estimator, Bodyshop Vehicle Damage Assessor, Vehicle Repair Estimator, Vehicle Appraiser, This is a strong opportunity to join a busy motor-trade team where accurate estimating and customer relationships matter. The Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA Estimator will support efficient accident-repair planning using Audatex.
Working closely with the body shop, the Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA Estimator will calculate repair times and communicate authorisation for additional work.
Customer contact is also central, with the Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA Estimator building relationships while identifying appropriate sales opportunities., Your duties as the Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA Estimator include:
Repair Estimating: Collate estimates for body repairs to accident-damaged vehicles using the Audatex computerised estimating system

Repair Time and Authorisation: Calculate the time required for necessary repairs and inform the body shop when additional work is authorised

Customer Relationships and Sales: Build customer relationships while maximising appropriate sales opportunities

Join our busy motor-trade team at OC Motor Repair, preparing accurate accident-repair estimates with Audatex, coordinating additional work and building customer relationships. Motor-trade knowledge or experience is essential, alongside strong organisation, judgement and computer skills., Motor-trade knowledge or experience

Computer literacy

Ability to multitask and prioritise workload

Strong organisational and time-management skills

Negotiation and quick decision-making abilities

Self-motivation and ability to work under pressure using own initiative

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

OC Motor Repairs is an established, insurance-approved accident repair network operating across the UK. With 19 years' trading, the business has grown from a specialist repair operation into a nationwide network, investing in its people, training, technology and modern facilities along the way.
The team works with today's vehicles using EV-ready facilities and modern repair technology, covering everything from body and paintwork to ADAS calibration and four-wheel alignment. With a strong focus on quality workmanship, professional standards and continuous improvement, OC Motor Repairs offers an environment where experienced automotive professionals can make an impact and continue developing their careers.

Monthly bonus incentive
Opportunities for internal promotion and progression
Optional lottery scheme with a jackpot of over £1k per month
Charity fundraising events
Star of the Month incentives
20 days' annual leave with all bank holidays off
Additional annual leave after 2 years' service
Workplace pension scheme
Annual work events such as a Christmas party
Free uniform