Vehicle Damage Assessor
Reference: MAY20259128
Expiry date: 08:13, Fri, 13th Jun 2025
Location: Gateshead
Benefits: A superb range of exclusive, colleague-only benefits and discounts
Salary up to £44,000 plus bonus and excellent company benefits.
Join us as a Vehicle Damage Assessor / Estimator at our busy workshop in Gateshead
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. Gateshead is one of our largest sites, with a great team of 12 technicians and 14 support colleagues.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor to join the UK’s leading Accident and Collision Repair specialist in our busy site in Gateshead.
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 then liaise effectively with insurance companies to obtain their authority to repair the vehicle at the costs estimated. You will also liaise 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 essential.
In this role, you will be responsible for assessing many different vehicles. It is important to stay up-to-date with all repair methodologies and understand different insurers and manufacturers' literature and bulletins. Teamwork is vital as you will collaborate with colleagues in the bodyshop and across other departments. Your goal is to ensure vehicles are repaired safely and returned promptly.
Ideally, you are qualified to NVQ level 3/City & Guilds or ATA / IMI qualification with a solid Bodyshop background. A full UK driving license is required.
Why choose FMG RS?
We offer a fantastic basic salary, but there’s much more...
* Monthly bonus schemes
* Starting with 22 days annual leave, plus public holidays and an extra day off for your birthday
* Free life assurance (x2 your basic salary)
* Exclusive vehicle-leasing schemes
* Pension & save-as-you-earn share scheme
* Well-being services (including 24/7 GP, mental health support, physiotherapy, Health Cash Plan, Dental, and Travel Insurance)
* A Benefits App with retailer discounts and cashback deals
* Wagestream App for financial control over your pay, savings, and discounts
* Part of ZIGUP, a leading provider of mobility solutions across the UK, Ireland, and Spain
* Opportunities to boost earnings through bonus schemes
* Investment in your development and career progression
* Growing company investing in EV capabilities, workshops, and training centers
Join the FMG RS family
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