Vehicle Damage Assessor with £5k Golden Hello
Reference: FEB20250581
Expiry date: 14:15, Wed, 26th Mar 2025
Location: Gateshead
Salary: Up to £44,000 plus bonus and £5k Golden Hello
Benefits: A superb range of exclusive, colleague-only benefits and discounts
Join us as a Vehicle Damage Assessor / Estimator at our busy workshop in Gateshead and take advantage of our exceptional £5,000 ‘Golden Hello’.
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. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor to join the UK’s leading Accident and Collision Repair specialist.
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 paramount.
In this role, you will assess many different vehicles, keeping up to date with all repair methodologies. It is important for you as a Vehicle Damage Assessor to fully understand different insurers and manufacturers' literature and bulletins. Teamwork is essential as you will collaborate with other colleagues in the bodyshop and across other functional areas to ensure vehicles are returned to the road safely and promptly.
Ideally, you are qualified to NVQ level 3/City & Guilds or ATA / IMI qualified with a solid Bodyshop background. You will also require a full UK driving licence.
Why choose FMG RS?
* A £5,000 ‘Golden Hello’ scheme to welcome you to our team (*ask for further details)
* 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, physiotherapy, Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan & Travel Insurance)
* A Benefits App providing a huge range of retailer discounts and cashback deals
* Wagestream App for all our colleagues - a Financial Wellbeing app that gives you more control over your pay.
* We’re part of something bigger - ZIGUP, a leading provider of integrated mobility solutions, supporting customers across the UK, Ireland, and Spain.
* You’re rewarded for your part in our success – lots of customers mean lots of work to share, leading to opportunities 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 within FMG RS and the wider ZIGUP business.
* We’re growing – it’s an exciting time for the industry, and we’re committed to being at the cutting edge.
Join the FMG RS family
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