via Indeed · 18 September 2026 ·1 day ago

Engineer (Vehicle Damage Assessor)

Alton Cars Group
Poulton le Fylde Full-time
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Alton Cars Ltd, one of the UK’s largest independent Group of Accident Repair Centres, with a network of 16 sites located across Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Humberside, and Merseyside with a projected turnover of £62m for 2026 and employing over 370 staff, are looking for a VDA (Vehicle Damage Assessor) for our Blackpool Site.

Alton Cars Ltd is all about the people within it and are confident it is one of the best in the industry. Our aim is to be the repairer of choice for our work providers, their customers, and colleagues within the industry, whilst ensuring that our customers are at the heart of what we do.

Our estimators are responsible for the end\-to\-end process and you will be trained in the following processes:

  • Taking images of the vehicle (as well as dealing with Image Estimates).

  • Compiling the estimate using Audatex, submitting for authority and liaising with both Customers and Work Providers.

  • Updating the Job as the repairs are carried out, liaising with the technicians as required.

  • Once the job is completed, matching the job up and preparing for invoice.

  • You will also learn Audatex and Autoflow systems
We are looking for individuals who have the can\-do attitude and are willing to help everyone at site and be able to get stuck in and being flexible but equally be able to have a laugh along the way.

This role comes with a salary of £30\-£35,000\.00 depending on experience plus to ability to earn commission. In addition, you will also receive:

  • 22 Days Holiday

  • UK Health (Contributory Health Care Scheme which can be increased to suit your personal and family needs)

  • Pirkx (Discounted Shopping \& Meal vouchers, access to webinar’s, exercise classes)

  • Pirkx Medical (Online GP Service)

  • Enrolment to the Alton Cars Pension Scheme
Welcome to Alton Cars, one of UK’s largest networks of vehicle repair centres. We’re a multi\-award winning group committed to providing first class vehicle repairs \& customer service. All our repair centre’s hold a coveted BSi kitemark, along with industry leading insurer \& manufacturer approvals. We’re proud of our reputation for being a professional \& friendly repair group, so if you’re searching for a well\-respected vehicle repairer that you can trust, you’ve found them.

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