Coventry Commercial Ref: VA2518 TEC2 Benefits Competitive salary plus performance related bonus 29 days holiday including public holidays plus additional days with service Pension contributions Referral bonus scheme Enhanced parental leave Enhanced sick pay Wagestream—a Financial Wellbeing app giving you ultimate pay control Get paid when you want, save monthly, enjoy shopping discounts, explore your benefits, and even connect with a financial coach. Talk to us about flexible working VIP Awards – colleague recognition scheme Cycle to work scheme Benefits App – virtual GP appointments, employee assistance programme (EAP), cycle to work, high street discounts, discounted vehicle maintenance & repairs and so much more Steer Academy provides accredited ongoing training – paid for by the business Opportunities for career progression Are you an experienced VDA Estimator seeking a dynamic opportunity to excel in the automotive repair industry? We are a leading automotive repair business, with a reputation for providing high-quality service and customer satisfaction. Working for Steer Automotive Group, you will have access to continued career development and growth and be working alongside highly skilled colleagues to ensure the highest standards of repair. Due to continued business growth, we are seeking an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA) to join the dynamic team at our Steer Commercial Coventry site. About the Role In your role as a VDA Estimator, you will assess a wide range of commercial vehicles using Audatex to calculate costings and the time required to complete all necessary repairs accurately and professionally. You will regularly liaise with insurance engineers and customers, creating precise damage assessments in accordance with BSI PAS 10125 standards and using the correct repair methods. Your keen attention to detail and professional expertise will ensure that all assessments are conducted with precision and proficiency. Key Responsibilities: Utilise Audatex software to assess vehicle damage and calculate repair costings efficiently. Liaise effectively with insurance engineers and customers to ensure clear communication and seamless resolution of issues. Create precise damage assessments in accordance with BSI PAS 10125 standards and manufacturers’ specifications, ensuring that the correct repair methods are adhered to. Plan your workload effectively to ensure vehicles are repaired to the agreed service level agreements (SLA’s). Maintain high standards in a fast-paced environment. Work independently with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively within a team. Be flexible in your approach and continually strive for high standards with customer satisfaction in mind. Strive for excellence in professionalism and accuracy throughout all stages of the estimation process. About You We are looking for a candidate with extensive experience as a VDA in accident repair, ideally from commercial vehicle repair background. You will be: Confident in using Audatex for assessments. Able to plan and prioritise your workload effectively. Capable of working to a high standard in a fast-paced environment. Able to adhere to manufacturers' specifications. Comfortable working independently and as part of a team. Flexible in your approach and committed to achieving high standards with a focus on customer satisfaction. Experience and training in estimating damage costs for all types of commercial vehicles is preferred. Ideally, you will hold an ATA qualification in Estimating, and we are happy supporting its renewal and your continued training and development. If you're ready to take your career as a Vehicle Damage Assessor to new heights and contribute to a dynamic team environment, we want to hear from you Apply now to embark on an exciting journey with us