West Wickham
Job Title: Roaming Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA) Location: South West Region Salary: £40,000 - £44,000 Per annum dependant on experience and qualifications Benefits: • Monthly bonus scheme, • 23 days annual leave + bank holidays + birthday off, • Free life assurance (x2 salary), • Company car provided (business use & travel between sites), • Pension & share/save schemes, • Exclusive vehicle leasing schemes, • Retail discounts & cashback platform, • Health & wellbeing package (24/7 GP, mental health support, physio, health cash plan, dental & travel cover), • Financial wellbeing app with flexible pay options The Opportunity We are currently recruiting for an experienced Roaming Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA) to cover the South West region. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading national bodyshop organisation in a highly varied and mobile role, supporting multiple sites across the region. This position has become available due to internal promotion and offers excellent long-term stability, variety, and career progression. The Role As a Roaming VDA, you will: • Work across multiple sites within the South West region, • Support workshops during peak periods, holidays, training, and operational cover, • Produce accurate vehicle damage assessments and repair estimates, • Identify correct repair methods in line with manufacturer and Thatcham standards, • Liaise with insurance companies to obtain repair authorisation, • Communicate effectively with engineers, technicians, and customers, • Maintain accurate electronic and manual records of estimates, • Ensure compliance with BSI safety standards and insurer requirements About You To be successful in this role, you will: • Be a proven Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA / Estimator, • Have experience using Audatex, • Hold an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent), • Hold ATA or IMI accreditation (essential), • Have a strong background within a bodyshop environment, • Hold a full UK Manual Driving Licence, • Be confident working independently across multiple sites Training & Development • Ongoing industry training and development, • Exposure to multiple sites and operational environments, • Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation, • Continuous updates on manufacturer and insurer repair methods Apply Now If you’re an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor looking for a mobile role with variety, strong earning potential, and excellent benefits, apply today