Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA) Huddersfield

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

What's On Offer?

• Salary of £40,000 DOE
• Full time perm role
• Location: Huddersfield
• Hours: 8:00am- 5:00pm
• 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.