.Reference: SEP20240808Expiry date: 16:06, Wed, 16th Oct 2024Location: Trafford ParkBenefits: A superb range of exclusive, employee only discounts and benefitsSalary: up to £45k per annum, plus bonus and excellent company benefitsJoin the UK's largest repair group in this fantastic opportunity, as a VDA / Vehicle Damage Assessor at our busy workshop in Trafford Park.This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor to join the UK's leading Accident and Collision Repair specialist in one of our largest sites in Trafford Park.As part of a team of professionals, you will undertake the 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 effectively liaise with customers, engineers, and technicians to explain and ensure they understand the repair methodology.In the job of Vehicle Damage Assessor, you will be responsible for assessing many different marques of vehicles. 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. Another very important aspect of the job is teamwork as you will be working with other colleagues in the bodyshop as well as across other functional areas. Your aim: ensuring we get their vehicle back on the road safely and in quick time.Ideally, you are qualified to NVQ level 3/City & Guilds or ATA qualified with a solid Bodyshop background. You will also require a full UK driving licence.Why choose FMG RS?fantastic uncapped monthly bonus schemes plus guaranteed average bonus when you're on holiday!an additional days' leave to celebrate your birthday each year,free life assurance (x2 your basic salary)exclusive employee vehicle-leasing schemespension & save-as-you-earn share schemeA Benefits App giving a huge range of retailer discounts and cashback dealswell-being services (incl. 24/7 GP service, mental health support, and physiotherapy + Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan & Travel Insurance)We're excited to have recently launched Wagestream for all our colleagues - a Financial Wellbeing app that gives you more control over your pay
