Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA) Technical Trainer
Salary: Up to £45k dependant upon experience, with company bonus, car and benefits
Hours: Monday to Friday
Based at FMG Repair Services Training Centre, Goole (with travel to other sites as required, must hold a Full UK Driving Licence)
Join one of the UK’s largest and fastest-growing repair groups in this exciting, first-of-its-kind opportunity. We are looking for a passionate and forward-thinking VDA Technical Trainer to help shape the future of industry training. You will be part of our industry-leading Training Centre, delivering expert knowledge to colleagues across the group and to the wider market.
This role is central to our Training Strategy, reducing reliance on external providers, supporting accreditation, introducing new technologies, and identifying opportunities to tackle skills shortages across the sector. You will be delivering high-quality training in Vehicle Damage Assessment, with opportunities to expand into Paint, Panel, and MET disciplines. Training will range from one-to-one coaching to group workshops, giving you the chance to use your creativity and professional licence in how you design and deliver sessions.
Working closely with the Technical Training Manager and the wider team, you will help to shape, develop and refine course materials to ensure they remain engaging, innovative and relevant. This is a unique chance to play a leading role in the development of one of the industry’s most exciting training programmes, which is the first of its kind.
We pride ourselves on being a close-knit, supportive team that values creativity and innovation. In this role, you will have the opportunity to gain new skills and qualifications, while enjoying the satisfaction of seeing your work make a real difference both for individuals and for the business as a whole.
Experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor with Paint background is preferred, but we will look at applicants with a strong Vehicle Damage Background or a strong Technical Training background. A passion for coaching, mentoring, and developing others is essential, as are strong communication skills and the ability to engage and inspire learners.
If you are excited by the chance to pioneer training in the industry and want to be part of a business that is shaping the future, we would love to hear from you.
Why choose FMG RS?
Of course, we offer a fantastic basic salary, but there’s much more to being a Vehicle Damage Assessor Technical Trainer at FMG RS than just that. Some of our most popular benefits include (but aren’t limited to) …
1. fantastic uncapped monthly bonus schemes plusguaranteed average bonus when you're on holiday!
2. start with 23 days annual leave, of course, you’ll have public holidays too and an extra day off to celebrate your birthday!
3. free life assurance (x2 your basic salary)
4. exclusive colleague-only vehicle-leasing schemes
5. pension & save-as-you-earn share scheme
6. A Benefits App giving a huge range of retailer discounts and cashback deals
7. well-being services (incl. 24/7 GP service, mental health support and physiotherapy + Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan & Travel Insurance)
8. 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 going places …
9. 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;
10. 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;
11. 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;
12. 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;