Vehicle Damage Assessor (with £5k Golden Hello)Reference: OCT20246164Expiry date: 12:06, Mon, 25th Nov 2024Location: ChaddertonSalary: £45k to £50k, with a great bonus scheme + £5k 'Golden Hello'About the Role: Join the UK's largest repair group in this fantastic opportunity as a Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA / Estimator at our busy workshop in Chadderton and take advantage of our exceptional £5,000 'Golden Hello'.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 liaise effectively with insurance companies to obtain their authority to repair the vehicle at the costs estimated and explain the repair methodology to customers, engineers, and technicians.In the role of Vehicle Damage Assessor, you will be responsible for assessing various vehicle makes. Keeping up to date with all repair methodologies and understanding different insurers and manufacturers' literature and bulletins is crucial. Teamwork is essential as you will collaborate with colleagues in the bodyshop and across other functional areas. Your aim: ensuring we get their vehicle back on the road safely and promptly.Qualifications: You will preferably be NVQ level 3 / City & Guilds or ATA/IMI qualified with a solid Bodyshop background as an Estimator or VDA/Vehicle Damage Assessor, and Audatex trained. A full UK driving licence is also required.Why choose FMG RS?A £5,000 'Golden Hello' scheme to welcome you to our team.Fantastic monthly bonus schemes.Annual leave that increases with service, plus the flexibility to buy or sell up to 5 extra days each year.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).A Benefits App offering a wide range of retailer discounts and cashback deals.Wagestream App for financial well-being, allowing you more control over your pay.We're part of something bigger - ZIGUP, a leading provider of integrated mobility solutions.You're rewarded for your part in our success with opportunities to boost your earnings.We invest in you and your career progression.We're growing and committed to being at the cutting edge of the industry.Join the FMG RS family! With the best people in the industry within our Group, we believe that no one else can do what we do as well as us. So what are you waiting for?We are agile. We are experts. We are imaginative. We are reliable.
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