Vehicle Damage Assesor

ZIGUP plc; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading provider of integrated mobility solutions as a Vehicle Damage Assessor in Gateshead. You'll assess vehicle damage, prepare estimates, and work closely with insurance companies. Enjoy a competitive salary, bonuses, and a range of exclusive benefits.

Benefits

Monthly bonus schemes

22 days annual leave plus public holidays

Free life assurance

Vehicle-leasing schemes

Pension and share scheme

Well-being services

Retailer discounts and cashback deals

Financial Wellbeing app

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Inspect damaged vehicles and assess repair costs and timeframes.
• Liaise with insurance companies and customers regarding repairs.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

NVQ level 3/City & Guilds or ATA / IMI qualification

Job description

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Vehicle Damage Assessor

Reference: MAY20259128

Expiry date: 08:13, Fri, 13th Jun 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 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. An understanding of Thatcham Repair Methods and BSi safety standards is paramount.

In the role of Vehicle Damage Assessor, you will be responsible for assessing many different vehicles. This means keeping up to date with all repair methodologies and understanding different insurers and manufacturers literature and bulletins. Teamwork is essential as you will work with colleagues in the bodyshop and across other areas. Your goal is to ensure we get their vehicle back on the road safely and quickly.

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?

Of course, we offer a fantastic basic salary, but there’s much more to being a Vehicle Damage Assessor at FMG RS than just that …

• fantastic monthly bonus schemes!
• starting with 22 days annual leave, plus public holidays 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
• well-being services (incl. 24/7 GP service, mental health support and physiotherapy + Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan & Travel Insurance)
• A Benefits App giving a huge range of retailer discounts and cashback deals
• Wagestream App for all colleagues - a Financial Wellbeing app that gives you more control over your pay. It allows you to choose when to get paid, save money monthly, and access discounts and financial coaching.
• We’re part of ZIGUP, a leading provider of integrated mobility solutions supporting customers across the UK, Ireland, and Spain, offering volume, variety, and long-term security.
• You’re rewarded for your part in our success with opportunities to boost earnings through bonus schemes.
• We invest in you, providing opportunities for progression within FMG RS and the wider ZIGUP business.
• We’re growing, investing in EV capabilities, workshops, and training centres.

Join the FMG RS family

With the best people in the industry within our Group, we believe no one else can do what we do as well as us. So what are you waiting for?

We are agile. We are experts. We are imaginative. We are reliable.