Vehicle Damage Assessor

Harlesden, United Kingdom Posted on 31/07/2026

Salary:£45,000-£60,000 per year (dependent on experience) + bonus

Hours:Full-time, 40 hours per week

Schedule:Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm (1 hour unpaid lunch)

Location:North West London - NW10 arae

A well established bodyshop is seeking an experiencedVehicle Damage Assessor (VDA)to join the team. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a similar role and ideally hold a valid ATA VDA qualification.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately inspect and assess damaged vehicles.
• Prepare detailed estimates and safe repair methods using computerised systems such asAudatexandThatcham Escribe.
• Work confidently with bodyshop management systems.
• Negotiate repair costs and supplementary work with customers and engineers.
• Keep customers updated throughout the repair process.
• Produce workshop job schedules and regularly liaise with workshop staff.
• Communicate effectively with parts suppliers to ensure timely and accurate parts ordering.
• Maintain excellent communication skills, especially when negotiating remote authorisations.
• Demonstrate a high level of personal and professional integrity.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in vehicle estimating and customer service.

Employee Benefits

• Holiday entitlement increases after every 5 years of service