Vehicle Damage Assesor

FMG Repair Services Limited; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Accident and Collision Repair specialist as a Vehicle Damage Assessor in Gateshead. You will inspect damaged vehicles, prepare estimates, and liaise with insurance companies. The role offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and extensive benefits.

Benefits

Monthly bonus schemes

22 days of annual leave plus public holidays

Extra day off for your birthday

Free life assurance

Exclusive vehicle leasing schemes

Pension and save-as-you-earn share schemes

Well-being services

Benefits App with discounts

Wagestream App for financial control

Investment in development and career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in assessing damaged vehicles and preparing estimates.
• Understanding of Thatcham Repair Methods and BSi safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspect damaged vehicles and assess repair costs and methods.
• Liaise with insurance companies and maintain repair records.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Assessment

Education

NVQ level 3

City & Guilds

ATA / IMI qualification

Job description

Vehicle Damage Assessor

Reference: MAY20258460

Expiry date: 16:31, Fri, 16th May 2025

Location: Gateshead

Benefits: A superb range of exclusive, colleague-only benefits and discounts

Salary up to £44,000 plus bonus and excellent company benefits.

Join us as a Vehicle Damage Assessor / Estimator at our busy workshop in Gateshead

FMG Repair Services in Gateshead is situated in the Team Valley, close to the A1 and local retail park, within easy commute of Newcastle, Durham, and the Metro Centre. Gateshead is one of our largest sites, with a great team of 12 technicians and 14 support colleagues.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor to join the UK’s leading Accident and Collision Repair specialist in our busy site in Gateshead.

As part of a team of professionals, you will undertake the physical 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 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. An understanding of Thatcham Repair Methods and BSi safety standards is essential.

The role involves assessing various vehicles, keeping up-to-date with repair methodologies, and understanding different insurers' and manufacturers' literature and bulletins. Teamwork is vital as you will collaborate with colleagues in the bodyshop and other departments. Your goal is to ensure vehicles are returned safely and efficiently.

Ideally, you are qualified to NVQ level 3/City & Guilds or ATA / IMI qualification with a solid Bodyshop background. A full UK driving license is required.

Why choose FMG RS?

We offer a competitive basic salary, along with many additional benefits:

• Monthly bonus schemes
• Starting with 22 days of annual leave plus public holidays and an extra day off for your birthday
• Free life assurance (x2 your basic salary)
• Exclusive vehicle leasing schemes
• Pension and save-as-you-earn share schemes
• Well-being services including 24/7 GP, mental health support, physiotherapy, Health Cash Plan, Dental, and Travel Insurance
• A Benefits App with retailer discounts and cashback deals
• Wagestream App for financial control, discounts, and coaching
• Part of ZIGUP, a leading provider of mobility solutions, offering volume, variety, and security
• Opportunities to increase earnings through bonus schemes
• Investment in your development and career progression
• Growing company committed to innovation, including EV capabilities and training centers

Join the FMG RS family

We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we strive to be the best in the industry. What are you waiting for?

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