Estimator / Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA)
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About Profile
This candidate is a highly experienced Estimator and Vehicle Damage Assessor with more than 25 years working within the accident repair and automotive repair industry. Their background includes estimating, bodyshop management, engineering and workshop supervision roles, giving them exceptional all-round understanding of repair operations and accident management processes.
They are Audatex trained and ATA accredited with extensive experience producing estimates, authorising repairs, managing supplements and liaising with both insurance companies and customers throughout the repair journey. Their experience includes working across busy accident repair centres where accuracy, efficiency and strong customer communication were essential to maintaining workflow and profitability.
A major strength is their broad operational knowledge. Alongside estimating, they have managed bodyshop operations, supervised workshop teams, conducted quality control inspections and overseen production management within high-volume repair environments. They are highly experienced dealing with audits, health and safety compliance, customer complaints and performance targets while ensuring repairs meet both insurer and manufacturer standards.
Technically strong and commercially aware, they are confident using a wide range of estimating and management systems including Audatex, Glassmatix, Autoflow, Escribe and Voyager systems. Their stable career history and progression through the industry demonstrate strong commitment, reliability and leadership ability.
Professional, approachable and highly knowledgeable, they are now looking for a fresh challenge within a professional accident repair environment where their experience and operational understanding can continue adding value.
Key Experience & Strengths
25+ years’ accident repair industry experience
Estimator and Vehicle Damage Assessor experience
ATA accredited and Audatex trained
Bodyshop and production management experience
Estimating and repair authorisation
Insurance company and customer liaison
Workshop supervision and staff management
Quality control and audit compliance
Health and safety management
Target and KPI performance management
Supplement handling and invoicing
Strong systems knowledge across multiple platforms
Full UK driving licence
What They’re Looking For
Estimator / VDA role within a professional accident repair environment
Salary Expectations
£40,000+ basic salary plus bonus
Availability
Looking for progression and improved work-life balance
Location
Looking for roles within up to one hour of Liverpool
This candidate would be a strong addition to any accident repair centre or bodyshop seeking an experienced Estimator / VDA with extensive operational knowledge, strong technical understanding and the ability to support both estimating and wider workshop performance.
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