Lead Vehicle Damage Assessor – Earn Uncapped Bonuses

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

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped bonus schemes

23 days annual leave

Life assurance (x2 salary)

Vehicle leasing schemes

Pension & Save-as-you-Earn

Job summary

FMG Repair Services in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Lead Vehicle Damage Assessor to lead a busy workshop, combining hands-on estimating with team supervision. The role offers a £55k base with uncapped bonus and comprehensive benefits, including a strong pension, life assurance, and vehicle-leasing options.

You’ll inspect damaged vehicles, prepare detailed repair estimates, coordinate with insurers, and mentor junior VDAs while upholding Thatcham/BSI standards and exceptional customer

Qualifications

• Experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor transitioning to lead role.
• Proven ability to estimate repairs and communicate with customers and insurers.
• Knowledge of Thatcham and BSI standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspect damaged vehicles and assess full extent of damage.
• Produce detailed electronic and manual repair estimates.
• Identify prescribed repair methods per standards.
• Liaise with insurance companies to gain repair authority.
• Communicate repair approaches to customers, engineers and technicians.
• Work across departments to ensure high-quality vehicle returns.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Estimating

Customer communication

Insurance liaison

Job description

FMG Repair Services in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Lead Vehicle Damage Assessor to lead a busy workshop, combining hands-on estimating with team supervision. The role offers a £55k base with uncapped bonus and comprehensive benefits, including a strong pension, life assurance, and vehicle-leasing options.

You’ll inspect damaged vehicles, prepare detailed repair estimates, coordinate with insurers, and mentor junior VDAs while upholding Thatcham/BSI standards and exceptional customer