Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA)

Posted 27 September 2026
Salary £30000.00 - £35000 per annum + OTE
LocationBlackpool
Job type Permanent
Discipline Automotive
ReferenceBBBH448379_1790520588

Job description

Are you passionate about the automotive industry and looking to build a long-term career with a well-established and growing vehicle repair group?

Brook Street is recruiting for a Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA) on behalf of a leading accident repair business with an excellent reputation for quality, customer service, and employee development. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful team where you'll receive ongoing training, career progression opportunities, and the chance to increase your earnings through commission.

What's On Offer?

  • Salary of £30,000 - £35,000 DOE
  • Commission opportunities
  • 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Pension scheme
  • Private healthcare options
  • Online GP service
  • Employee discounts and wellbeing platform
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Genuine career progression opportunities
  • Supportive and friendly team environment

The Role

As a Vehicle Damage Assessor, you will play a key role in managing repairs from initial assessment through to completion, ensuring customers receive an exceptional service throughout the repair journey.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Assessing vehicle damage and capturing images for repair estimates.
  • Producing accurate estimates using industry-leading estimating systems.
  • Liaising with customers, insurers, work providers, and repair teams throughout the process.
  • Monitoring repairs and updating estimates as work progresses.
  • Working closely with technicians to ensure all repair requirements are captured.
  • Completing final job reconciliations and preparing work for invoicing.
  • Maintaining excellent levels of customer service and communication.

What We're Looking For

  • Experience within the automotive, vehicle repair, bodyshop, estimating, or accident repair sector is advantageous.
  • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
  • Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
  • Proactive and positive attitude with a willingness to learn.
  • Ability to work effectively within a busy team environment.
  • Flexible, hands-on approach and a strong work ethic.
  • Experience using estimating systems such as Audatex would be beneficial but training can be provided.

Apply Today

If you're looking to join a thriving automotive business that genuinely invests in its people and offers excellent earning potential, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today through Manpower and take the next step in your automotive career.

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.