Vehicle Damage Assessor

Salary: up to £45k basic per annum (dependent upon experience) + bonus + excellent benefits = £5k.Golden Hello.

Due to an internal promotion, we have a fantastic opportunity, for a VDA/Estimator to join the team at our busy workshop in Newport.

An experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor / Estimator you will need to have experience using Audatex, with a solid workshop background and hold a full UK Driving Licence.

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.

As a Vehicle Damage Assessor, we know there's no better feeling than seeing a customers' vehicle at the front of the workshop, waiting for them to collect it - it's what our business is built on.

Why choose FMG RS?

Of course, we offer a fantastic basic salary, but there's much more to being a Vehicle Damage Assessorat FMG RS than just that...

• A £5,000 'Golden Hello' scheme to welcome you to our team (*ask for further details)
• 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
• well-being services (incl. 24/7 GP service, mental health support and physiotherapy + Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan & Travel Insurance)
• A Benefits App giving a huge range of retailer discounts and cashback deals
• 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...

• 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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