Vehicle Damage Assessor/Parts Manager

TN United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the vehicle repair industry is seeking a Vehicle Damage Assessor in Chelmsford. The role involves inspecting damaged vehicles, assessing repair costs, and liaising with insurers. The ideal candidate will have ATA/IMI qualifications and a solid background in bodyshops, alongside excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits

Uncapped monthly bonus schemes

Flexible annual leave options

Free life assurance

Exclusive vehicle-leasing schemes

Pension and share schemes

Well-being services

Opportunities for earnings growth

Investment in development and career progression

Qualifications

• Qualified to ATA / IMI standards.
• Preferably with Audatex experience.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect damaged vehicles and assess repair costs.
• Liaise with insurance companies for repair authority.
• Maintain records of estimates and repair methodologies.

Skills

Vehicle Inspection

Communication

Teamwork

Education

ATA / IMI standards

Tools

Audatex

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21.05.2025

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Salary: up to £46,600 OTE, depending on skills and experience, plus fantastic company benefits

Join the UK’s largest repair group in this fantastic opportunity. We are looking for a VDA / Vehicle Damage Assessor at our busy workshop in Chelmsford. Ideally, you will understand vehicles and have knowledge of car parts. We have a small, family-feel team in Chelmsford with a great work ethic and lots of experience.

As part of a team of professionals, you will undertake the inspection of damaged vehicles, assessing the full extent of the damage, repair costs, 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 estimated costs. You will also communicate with customers, engineers, and technicians to explain and ensure they understand the repair methodology.

In the role of Vehicle Damage Assessor, you will be responsible for assessing many different vehicles. This requires keeping up-to-date with all repair methodologies and understanding various insurers and manufacturers' literature and bulletins. Teamwork is crucial, as you will work with colleagues in the bodyshop and across other departments. Your aim is to ensure vehicles are returned safely and promptly.

Ideally, you are qualified to ATA / IMI standards, preferably with Audatex experience and a solid Bodyshop background. A full UK driving license is also required.

Why choose FMG RS?

We offer a fantastic basic salary, but there’s much more to being a Vehicle Damage Assessor at FMG RS. Some of our popular benefits include:

• Uncapped monthly bonus schemes and guaranteed average bonus during holidays
• Flexible annual leave options, including the ability to buy or sell up to 5 days, plus public holidays and a birthday day off
• Free life assurance (twice your basic salary)
• Exclusive vehicle-leasing schemes
• Pension and share schemes
• A Benefits App with retailer discounts and cashback deals
• Well-being services like 24/7 GP, mental health support, physiotherapy, and health plans
• Wagestream App for financial control over your pay and benefits
• Part of ZIGUP, supporting mobility solutions across the UK, Ireland, and Spain
• Opportunities for earnings growth through bonus schemes
• Investment in your development and career progression
• Growing company at the forefront of industry innovations, including EV capabilities and training centers