ATA Vehicle Damager Assessor

FMG Repair Services Limited; Guildford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped monthly bonus schemes

23 days annual leave + birthday day

Free life assurance (2x salary)

Vehicle-leasing schemes

Pension & share scheme

Well-being app and discounts

Job summary

FMG Repair Services Limited in Guildford is seeking an experienced ATA Vehicle Damage Assessor to inspect damaged vehicles, assess repair costs and timeframes, and liaise with insurance companies to obtain repair authorisations.

You will advise customers and engineers on repair methodologies, stay up to date with insurer and manufacturer guidelines, and work as part of the bodyshop team to return vehicles to the road quickly and safely.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 or City & Guilds with ATA/IMI qualification.
• Solid bodyshop background as Estimator or VDA.
• Audatex trained.

Responsibilities

• Inspect damaged vehicles and assess the full extent of damage, costs of repair and timeframes.
• Identify the correct prescribed repair method and prepare, record and maintain estimates.
• Liaise with insurance companies to obtain repair authorisation and with customers, engineers and technicians on repair methodology.
• Keep up to date with repair methods and insurer/manufacturer literature.

Skills

Driving licence

Insurance liaison

Education

NVQ level 3 / City & Guilds

ATA/IMI qualification

Bodyshop background as Estimator or VDA

Tools

Audatex

Job description

ATA Vehicle Damage Assessor - Guildford

up to £55,000 per annum, plus bonus.

Join the UK’s largest repair group in this fantastic opportunity, as an IMI Vehicle Damage Assessor at our busy workshop in Guildford and take advantage of our exceptional bonus and benefits! As part of a team of professionals you will undertake the inspection of

ATA Vehicle Damage Assessor - Guildford Salary: up to £55,000 per annum, plus bonus. Join the UK’s largest repair group in this fantastic opportunity, as an IMI Vehicle Damage Assessor at our busy workshop in Guildford and take advantage of our exceptional bonus and benefits! As part of a team of professionals you will undertake the inspection of damaged vehicles, assessing the full extent of the damage, costs of repair and timeframes. An important aspect of this job is to identify the correct prescribed repair method and prepare, record and maintain records of electronic and manual estimates. You will then liaise effectively with insurance companies to obtain their authority to repair the vehicle at the costs estimated. You will also effectively liaise with customers engineers and technicians to explain and ensure they understand the repair methodology. In the job of an ATA Vehicle Damage Assessor, you will be responsible for assessing many different marques of vehicle. This means keeping up to date with all repair methodologies and it is also important for you as a Vehicle Damage Assessor to fully understand different insurers and manufacturers literature and bulletins. Another very important aspect of the job is teamwork as you will be working with other colleagues in the bodyshop as well as across other functional areas. Your aim; ensuring we get their vehicle back on the road safely and in quick time. You will preferably be NVQ level 3/City & Guilds and ATA/IMI qualified with a solid Bodyshop background as an Estimator or VDA / Vehicle Damage Assessor, Audatex trained. Consideration will also be given to someone that has just commenced their journey as a VDA Trainee / Improver, salary would be reflective if not qualified. You will also require a full UK driving licence.

Why choose FMG RS?

• fantastic uncapped monthly bonus schemes plus guaranteed average bonus when you're on holiday!
• start with 23 days annual leave, of course, you’ll have public holidays too and an extra day off to celebrate your birthday!
• free life assurance (x2 your basic salary)
• exclusive colleague-only vehicle-leasing schemes
• pension & save-as-you-earn share scheme
• A Benefits App giving a huge range of retailer discounts and cashback deals
• well-being services (incl. 24/7 GP service, mental health support and physiotherapy + Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan & Travel Insurance)
• Stream App for all our colleagues - a Financial Wellbeing app that gives you more control over your pay. Not only does it let you choose when to get paid it also lets you put money aside each month and in addition you can get discounts on your shopping, check what benefits you're eligible for and can even put you in touch with a financial coach!

We’re going places …

• We’re part of something bigger - ZIGUP, a leading provider of integrated mobility solutions, supporting customers across the UK, Ireland and Spain, - few other businesses can offer you the volume, variety and long-term security as us;
• You’re rewarded for your part in our success - lots of customers means lots of work to share, which in turn means lots of opportunity to boost your earnings through our fantastic bonus schemes;
• We invest in you - We believe everyone should have the opportunity to better themselves and look to progress, not just within FMG RS but the wider ZIGUP business too;
• We’re growing - it’s an exciting time for the industry and we’re committed to being at the cutting edge, investing in everything from our EV capabilities, our workshops to our Training Centres;

Join the FMG RS family

With the best people in the industry within our Group, we really believe that no one else can do what we do as well as us. So what are you waiting for? We’re also part of something bigger - ZIGUP, a leading provider of integrated mobility solutions, supporting customers across the UK, Ireland, and Spain. We are proud to have been awarded a King's Award for Enterprise in 2025, recognised for our commitment to promoting opportunity and supporting social mobility. Unlock your potential in an industry-leading business, surrounded by inspiring individuals and leaders, fuelled by the opportunity to thrive in your career. We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone can thrive. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, identities, and abilities. If you need adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, just let us know. We’re here to support you. We are agile. We are experts. We are imaginative. We are reliable. Keep your career moving, smarter. INDRS