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Date Added: Thu 12/02/2026

Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA)/Workshop Controller

Weston-super-Mare, BS23, UK
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Company: FIX AUTO WESTON SUPER MARE

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

VDA

Fix Auto Weston-super-Mare Ltd currently has a vacancy for a Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA)/Workshop Controller.

Salary Dependent upon experience £33,000 - 40,000

Full Time/ 40 hours a week with half an hour unpaid lunch break 8.00 - 4.30pm

We currently have a vacancy for an experienced Estimator/ VDA. Ideally you should have a experience in a similar role and hold a valid ATA VDA qualification.

The successful candidate will:

Duties

* Have a good understanding of modern repair techniques on a variety of vehicle makes and models.

* Be capable of inspecting and assessing damaged vehicles.

* Prepare accurate estimates and safe repair methods using computerised estimating systems such as Audatex and Thatcham Escribe data.

* Be conversant with Bodyshop management systems.

* Negotiate with customers and engineers to agree repair costings and any additional supplementary work required.

* Keep customers updated during the repair process.

* Produce workshop job schedules whilst liaising regularly with workshop staff to update the repair process.

* Liaise with parts supplier to ensure correct parts are ordered and delivered.

* Excellent communication skills as the majority of authorisations are negotiated remotely.

* High level of personal and professional integrity.

Qualifications

* Proven experience in Estimating and customer service, preferably holding a current ATA and relevant qualification.

* Proficiency in workshop management systems

We also provide access to several employee benefits including: 20 days holiday plus bank holidays Holiday entitlement increased after every 5 years service Death in Service Benefit

Location: Weston-super-Mare, England
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