Vehicle Damage Assessor / Estimator

Vehicle Damage Assessor / Estimator

Posted date

13-12-2025

Location

Sydney

Salary

140000 PerAnnum

Contract Type

Permanent / Full Time

Discipline

Trades & Services

Job Reference

3994120

Vehicle Damage Assessor – Sydney, NSW 

  • Office-based role with no customer-facing responsibilities – focus purely on assessments and reporting.
  • Work with a fast-growing, self-insured fleet, offering exposure to a wide variety of vehicle damage cases.
  • Opportunity to leverage your paint and panel experience while building your career in a stable, expanding business.

About the company   
Our client is a purpose-led vehicle subscription business helping drivers earn an income through rideshare and delivery services.  
  
About the role   
Join a growing team as a Vehicle Damage Assessor in Sydney’s CBD, working with a large self-insured fleet in a stable, office-based role. You’ll handle assessments, review third-party quotes, and arrange repairs without the hassle of customer-facing work. Ideal for someone with paint and panel experience and at least two years as an assessor or estimator, this is a great opportunity to build your career in a fast-expanding business.
 
Duties 

  • Assess vehicle damage for a self-insured fleet and determine safe, cost-effective repair solutions.  
  • Arrange repairs with appropriate repairers based on type and complexity of damage. 
  • Review third-party insurer quotes for at-fault incidents to ensure fairness and accuracy.  
  • Compile and submit detailed assessment reports to Customer Service for claims processing.  
  • Monitor repair timelines to optimise fleet utilisation.  
  • Maintain accurate records in Fleetio and related fleet/assessment systems.  
  • Collaborate with internal teams to support operational and fleet management goals 

Skills and experience 

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience as a vehicle assessor or estimator.  
  • Trade or hands-on background in paint, panel, or motor repairs; formal qualifications helpful but practical experience is key. 
  • Strong understanding of vehicle structure, damage assessment, and repair cost estimation.  
  • Experience reviewing and negotiating repair scopes and third-party quotes. 
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 
  • Confident computer skills, including experience with assessment/fleet systems (Fleetio or similar). 
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal teams 

Benefits

  • 4 weeks annual leave plus an extra day off for your birthday 
  • Competitive salary up to $120k + super, with flexibility for the right candidate 
  • 15% annual bonus structure 
  • Clear career growth opportunities within a fast-scaling fleet business 

How to Apply  
If you are interested in joining a successful business for this fantastic full-time position, please send us your resume today.  
 
Not the job you are after? For more Vehicle Damage Assessor jobs or other automotive jobs, please see our website: www.justautomotiverecruitment.com.au

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