Vehicle Damage Assessor
| Posting date: | 30 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £44,000 to £55,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | + Company Benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 March 2026 |
| Location: | Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, DG1 3SJ |
| Company: | Octane Recruitment Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 59069052 |
Summary
Vehicle Damage Assessor
Location: Dumfries
Salary: up to £44,000 basic per annum plus bonus, OTE £55,000
Hours: full time
Ref: 29785
We’re looking for a qualified Vehicle Damage Assessor, accredited in Audatex, to join our specialist accident and collision repair team in Dumfries. This is an exciting opportunity for a Vehicle Damage Assessor to join a state-of-the-art workshop with a great team.
Company Benefits
• Generous holidays
• Pension scheme
• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
Vehicle Damage Assessor Role
• Inspect a wide range of damaged vehicles and produce accurate estimates of repair time and cost, adhering to factory specifications
• Liaise with insurance companies to obtain repair approval based on your assessments
• Work with bodyshop technicians and panel beaters to ensure repair methods match the estimate’s scope
• Identify and report vehicle damage, missing parts, and condition issues both before and after repair
• Produce compliant and precise estimates using Audatex, maintaining safety, quality, and record keeping standards
Vehicle Damage Assessor Requirements
• Prior experience as a Bodyshop Estimator or Vehicle Damage Assessor, within dealership or independent bodyshop environments
• Accredited in Audatex and ideally ATA-qualified
• Strong customer-service and stakeholder-management skills
• Full UK driving licence
How to Apply
If you are interested in this Vehicle Damage Assessor vacancy, please submit your CV in the first instance. I will contact you upon receipt.
All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.
Octane Recruitment
Consultant – Bethany Bishop
BBOJ
Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with main dealerships, bodyshops, tyre management companies, parts distribution centres, independent garages, fleet operators, HGV companies, import centres and manufacturers across the UK. We recruit across the motor trade and related industries.
Location: Dumfries
Salary: up to £44,000 basic per annum plus bonus, OTE £55,000
Hours: full time
Ref: 29785
We’re looking for a qualified Vehicle Damage Assessor, accredited in Audatex, to join our specialist accident and collision repair team in Dumfries. This is an exciting opportunity for a Vehicle Damage Assessor to join a state-of-the-art workshop with a great team.
Company Benefits
• Generous holidays
• Pension scheme
• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
Vehicle Damage Assessor Role
• Inspect a wide range of damaged vehicles and produce accurate estimates of repair time and cost, adhering to factory specifications
• Liaise with insurance companies to obtain repair approval based on your assessments
• Work with bodyshop technicians and panel beaters to ensure repair methods match the estimate’s scope
• Identify and report vehicle damage, missing parts, and condition issues both before and after repair
• Produce compliant and precise estimates using Audatex, maintaining safety, quality, and record keeping standards
Vehicle Damage Assessor Requirements
• Prior experience as a Bodyshop Estimator or Vehicle Damage Assessor, within dealership or independent bodyshop environments
• Accredited in Audatex and ideally ATA-qualified
• Strong customer-service and stakeholder-management skills
• Full UK driving licence
How to Apply
If you are interested in this Vehicle Damage Assessor vacancy, please submit your CV in the first instance. I will contact you upon receipt.
All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.
Octane Recruitment
Consultant – Bethany Bishop
BBOJ
Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with main dealerships, bodyshops, tyre management companies, parts distribution centres, independent garages, fleet operators, HGV companies, import centres and manufacturers across the UK. We recruit across the motor trade and related industries.