Vehicle Damage Assessor

ZIGUP plc; Newport; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle repair group in Newport is seeking an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor to join their dynamic team. You will assess vehicles, utilizing your expertise with Audatex and ensuring high standards of customer service. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £45k per annum, plus bonuses and an outstanding range of employee benefits including life assurance, vehicle-leasing schemes and a generous leave policy. Join us to thrive in a rewarding career while making a difference in the repair industry.

Benefits

Uncapped monthly bonus schemes

23 days annual leave plus public holidays

Free life assurance

Vehicle-leasing schemes

Pension and share scheme

Benefits App with discounts

Well-being services including 24/7 GP service

Qualifications

• Experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor or Estimator is required.
• Understanding of repair methodologies and different insurers' requirements.
• Ability to manage customer expectations and interactions in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess various types of vehicles for damage.
• Keep up to date with repair methodologies.
• Understand different insurers and manufacturers' documentation.

Skills

Experience using Audatex

Solid workshop background

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

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Vehicle Damage Assessor

Reference: JAN20261926

Expiry date: 09:49, Wed, 18th Feb 2026

Location: Newport

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

Salary: up to £45k basic per annum (dependent upon experience) + bonus + excellent benefits

Join the UK’s largest repair group in this fantastic opportunity, as a VDA/Estimator at our busy workshop in Newport.

An experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor / Estimator you will need to have experience using Audatex, with a solid workshop background and hold a full UK Driving Licence.

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.

As a Vehicle Damage Assessor, we know there’s no better feeling than seeing a customers’ vehicle at the front of the workshop, waiting for them to collect it - it's what our business is built on.

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. 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. 24/8 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, volume 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 to jump 2service.??

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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