Vehicle Damage Assessor

ZIGUP plc; Stretford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive repair group is seeking a Vehicle Damage Assessor to join their Trafford Park workshop. The role includes inspecting damaged vehicles, assessing repair costs, and collaborating with insurance companies. Candidates should have an ATA / IMI qualification and experience in bodyshops is preferred. With a competitive salary of up to £45,000 plus bonuses and a fantastic £5K Golden Hello, this role offers an exciting opportunity in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Monthly bonus schemes

23 days annual leave plus public holidays

Life assurance

Vehicle-leasing schemes

Pension and share scheme

Retailer discounts via Benefits App

Well-being services (24/7 GP, mental health support)

Financial Wellbeing app for better pay control

Qualifications

• Qualified in ATA / IMI with Audatex experience.
• Ability to assess damaged vehicles accurately.
• Experience or mechanical mindset advantageous for trainees.

Responsibilities

• Inspect damaged vehicles to assess repair costs.
• Liaise with insurance companies for repair approvals.
• Work together with bodyshop colleagues to restore vehicles.

Skills

ATA / IMI qualification

Experience in Bodyshop

Mechanical mindset

Education

Full UK driving licence

Job description

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Vehicle Damage Assessor

Reference: DEC20259990

Expiry date: 2026-01-20 11:52:00.000

Location: Trafford Park

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

Salary: up to £45,000, depending on skills and experience, plus bonus and exception £5K Golden Hello!

Join the UK’s largest repair group in this fantastic opportunity, as a Vehicle Damage Assessor / or trainee Vehicle Damage Assessor at our busy workshop in Trafford Park and take advantage of our exceptional £5K Golden Hello welcome bonus!

Trafford Park site is in travelling distance from major motorway networks, M60/M6 and in close proximity to the Trafford Centre with a local town centre a couple of miles away, based in middle of Trafford Park with all its amenities. With an established team of 35 colleagues and a stream of insurance contract work.

As part of a team of 35 professionals you will undertake the inspection ofdamaged 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 of Vehicle 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. Your aim; ensuring we get their vehicle back on the road safely and in quick time.

Ideally you are qualified to ATA / IMI qualified preferably Audatex experienced with a solid Bodyshop background. Consideration will be given to anyone with a mechanical mindset and automotive experience, looking to start their journey as a trainee VDA (salary reflective for the trainee role). 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 a Vehicle Damage Assessor at FMG RS than just that. Some of our most popular benefits include (but aren’t limited to) …

• fantastic monthly bonus schemes!
• 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 the 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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