Senior IMI VDA

ZIGUP plc; Accrington; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped monthly bonus schemes

Birthday leave

Life assurance

Vehicle-leasing schemes

Pension & Save-as-you-earn

Well-being services

Stream App

Job summary

FMG RS in Accrington is seeking a Senior IMI Vehicle Damage Assessor to inspect damaged vehicles, assess repair needs, and liaise with insurers to obtain repair authorisations. The role requires NVQ Level 3/City & Guilds and ATA/IMI qualifications, with a full UK driving licence.

You will work with the bodyshop team to ensure timely, safe restorations. We offer a highly competitive salary up to £55,000 per annum plus bonus, 23 days holiday, and a range of bonus schemes and benefits.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3/City & Guilds and ATA/IMI qualified with a solid Bodyshop background as an Estimator or VDA.
• Consideration will be given to someone starting as a VDA Trainee/ Improver.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect damaged vehicles and assess damage, repair costs and timeframes.
• Identify prescribed repair methods and prepare, record and maintain estimates.
• Liaise with insurance companies to obtain authority to repair at estimated costs.
• Liaise with customers, engineers and technicians to explain repair methodology.
• Stay up to date with repair methodologies and insurers’ literature; work with team to get vehicles back on the road quickly.

Skills

Vehicle Damage Assessor

NVQ Level 3/City & Guilds

ATA/IMI qualified

Full UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3/City & Guilds

ATA/IMI qualification

Tools

Audatex

Job description

We are excited you have visited our Careers page. We are seeking talented individuals that are excellent in their field of expertise and are posed with all potential and skills necessary to help us meet future business challenges.

Senior IMI VDA

Reference: AUG20260268

Expiry date: 2026-09-25 10:05:00.000

Location: Accrington

Benefits: 23 days + birthday holiday benefits hub bonus potential

Senior IMI Vehicle Damage Assessor - Accrington

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 Accrington 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 ofVehicle 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?

Of course, we offer a fantastic basic salary, but there’s much more to being aVehicle Damage Asessorat FMG RS than just that. Some of our most popular benefits include (but aren’t limited to) …

• fantastic uncapped monthly bonus schemes plusguaranteed 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 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 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.

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