Vehicle Damage Assessor/Estimator £5K Golden Hello

ZIGUP plc; Hoddesdon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive repair group in Hoddesdon is seeking a Vehicle Damage Assessor/Estimator. You will assess various vehicle marques and need experience with Audatex and a solid workshop background. We offer a £5,000 Golden Hello, uncapped monthly bonuses, and many exclusive benefits including life assurance, retailer discounts, and training opportunities within the group. If you're looking to advance your career in a dynamic environment, this is the ideal place for you.

Benefits

£5,000 Golden Hello

Uncapped monthly bonus schemes

23 days annual leave

Life assurance

Pension & save-as-you-earn share scheme

Vehicle-leasing schemes

24/7 GP service

Well-being services

Financial Wellbeing app

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience in assessing various vehicle marques preferred.
• Understanding of insurers and manufacturers' literature is important.

Responsibilities

• Assess many different marques of vehicle.
• Stay updated with repair methodologies.
• Utilize Audatex for estimating damages.

Skills

Experience with Audatex

Solid workshop background

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Vehicle Damage Assessor/Estimator £5K Golden Hello

Reference: DEC20250065

Expiry date: 2026-01-21 11:20:00.000

Location: Hoddesdon

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

Join the UK’s largest repair group in this fantastic opportunity, as a VDA / Estimator at our new busy workshop in Hoddesdon. We are offering a £5,000 Golden Hello when joining us.

Whether you are an experienced Estimator, or you already work in the automotive industry and are looking to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you. You will need to hold a full UK Driving Licence. Experience using Audatex, and a solid workshop background are preferred.

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.

Why choose FMG RS?

• fantastic uncapped monthly bonus schemes plus guaranteed 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!
• 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.

Our Values

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