Posted: 05/08/2026
Job Ref: 31212
Estimator - Bury St Edmunds
Job Description
Vehicle Estimator / Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA role with a prominent UK motor retail group. Great basic salary, realistic bonus structures, overtime and career progression opportunities.Must have the right to work in the UK and a full UK driving licence.
Location: Bury St. Edmunds
Pay / salary: up to £42,500 basic per annum, plus bonus, OTE £45,000 per annum
Job type: Permanent / full-time role
Shift and schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:30pm (including a 1-hour lunch break)
Benefits:
• Uncapped monthly OTE structures to maximize your earnings
• Regular overtime windows to boost your monthly take-home pay
• Generous annual leave starting at 24 days, scaling up to 27 days based on length of service, plus all bank holidays
• Comprehensive company pension scheme contributions
• Comprehensive medical cash plan covering dental, optical, and employee wellbeing needs
• Instant digital access to online GP services for same-day medical support
• Staff rewards portal giving you ongoing savings across hundreds of mainstream retail brands
• Exclusive employee discounts on automotive services and company products
• Generous staff referral scheme with cash rewards for onboarding new colleagues
• Dedicated corporate investment into your training, safety, and personal development
Company - The employer operates a highly successful network of modern dealerships and accident repair centres across the UK. The group prides itself on market innovation, outstanding customer delivery, and heavy investment into modern equipment. By joining this tight-knit, fast-paced bodyshop environment, you will be part of a team focused on safety, strict manufacturer guidelines, and premium repair quality.
Skills and experience
• Prior experience as a Bodyshop Estimator or Vehicle Damage Assessor, within dealership or independent bodyshop environments
• Accredited in Audatex and ideally ATA-qualified
• Strong working knowledge of Audatex, Escribe and PAS 10125 (essential)
Job Responsibilities for the Panel Technician 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
If you would like to know more and be considered for the role, or simply want a Job Pack with more details, please apply.
Consultant: Jason Evans – Octane Recruitment
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Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with a variety of businesses across the sector.
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