Regional Vehicle Damage Assessor/Estimator with 5k Golden Hello

Salary £40k to 44k plus bonus, car, and excellent company benefits.

Join the UK's largest repair group in this fantastic opportunity, as a Roaming Vehicle Damage Assessor in the South West area of the UK and take advantage of our exception £5K Golden Hello.

This is a very varied role, which will involve working across multiple sites, to support the region during holidays, peak volume, training, any assistance required on site and being a champion for the South West Region. Covering the branch network in Exeter, Barnstaple, Plymouth, Redruth & Torbay. You will be ideally based in the central of the area, as travel to each site will be approximately 1 hour. A company vehicle is provided to enable you to carry out your role.

As a proven VDA / Vehicle Damage Assessor / Estimator you will have experience using Audatex, and an NVQ level 3/City & Guilds or ATA / IMI qualification is preferred, with a solid bodyshop background. Naturally due to the nature of the job you will hold a full UK Manual Driving Licence.

You will be responsible for estimating/inspecting accident damage vehicles of all makes and marques, 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 effectively 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 paramount. This means keeping up to date with all repair methodologies, together with an understanding of different insurers and manufacturers literature and bulletins.

Why choose FMG RS?

Of course, we offer a fantastic basic salary, but there's much more to being a Regional VDA at FMG RS than just that. Some of our most popular benefits include (but aren't limited to) …

• fantastic uncapped monthly bonus schemes plusguaranteed 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

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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