At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspect damaged vehicles, assess repair costs, and liaise with insurance companies.
- Company: Join the UK's largest repair group in a dynamic workshop environment.
- Benefits: Earn up to £45,000 plus bonuses, exclusive discounts, and 23 days annual leave.
- Other info: Be part of a growing company with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by getting customers' vehicles back on the road safely and quickly.
- Qualifications: Experience with Audatex and a full UK Driving Licence required.
The predicted salary is between 36540 - 44660 £ per year.
We are seeking talented individuals that are excellent in their field of expertise and are posed with all potential and skills necessary to help us meet future business challenges.
Join the UK's largest repair group in this fantastic opportunity, as a Vehicle Damage Assessor at our busy new workshop in Cardiff.
Salary: Basic up to £45,000 + bonus + £5k '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 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.
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. Your aim is to ensure we get the customer's vehicle back on the road safely and in quick time.
You will need to have experience using Audatex, with a solid workshop background and hold a full UK Driving Licence.
Some of our most popular benefits include (but aren't limited to):
- Start with 23 days annual leave, plus public holidays 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.
We're 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.
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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