Vehicle Damage Assessor
13 days ago
Leeds
Vehicle Damage Assessor / Controller Role Overview You may come from a fleet leasing background or equally may come directly from a bodyshop repair background and both will be equally considered.There will be opportunity to develop a long worthwhile career with great benefits. We are seeking a Vehicle Damage Assessor / Controller to oversee the assessment, coordination, and cost-effective repair of vehicle damage across our fleet. This is a key role responsible for ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient repairs, while maintaining strong relationships with third-party repairers and keeping vehicles on the road with minimal downtime. Key Responsibilities Damage Assessment & Technical Evaluation • Inspect and assess vehicle damage to determine structural, mechanical, and cosmetic repair requirements in line with manufacturer and safety standards, • Identify appropriate repair methods using manufacturer repair data, guidelines, and workshop capabilities, • Evaluate whether repairs are safe, compliant, and cost-effective, • Review supplementary damage discovered during disassembly and update repair plans accordingly Repair Coordination & Liaison • Liaise with third-party body repair facilities to coordinate repairs and timelines, • Manage communication between repairers, internal teams, and suppliers, • Monitor repair progress and ensure agreed turnaround times are met, • Support workflow management by coordinating parts ordering, job progression, and repair sequencing Cost Control & Decision Making Ensure repair decisions are cost-effective and transparent, Balance safe repair practices with business needs, insurer policies, and customer expectations, Review repair estimates and authorisations . Skills & Experience Required Essential • Experience in vehicle damage assessment, bodyshop, or repair control, • Strong knowledge of vehicle repair methods and damage assessment, • Ability to liaise confidently with repairers and suppliers, • Good organisational and time-management skills, • Strong attention to detail, • Full UK driving licence Desirable • Experience within vehicle rental, fleet, or accident management, • Knowledge of ADAS systems and modern vehicle technologies, • Estimating system experience (Audatex / GT Motive / similar), • Mechanical knowledge or bodyshop background Personal Attributes • Proactive and solution-focused, • Strong communication skills, • Commercial awareness, • Team player with independent working ability, • Calm under pressure Salary & Benefits Competitive salaryBonus Scheme Free Annual MOT Discounted Vehicle Repairs 5% Employee Pension Contribution Friendly Family-Run Working Environment Job Type Full-time Permanent Monday Friday (with occasional flexibility if required) JBRP1_UKTJ