At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspect and assess vehicle damage while travelling across multiple sites in Hastings.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at ZIGUP, committed to innovation and inclusivity.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, uncapped bonuses, and extensive health benefits.
- Other info: Diverse workplace with support for all backgrounds and experiences.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the automotive industry with career growth opportunities.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor and a full UK driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 50000 £ per year.
Roaming Vehicle Damage Assessor
Reference
- JUL
- Expiry date: 14:30, Fri, 31st Jul 2026
Salary: £45,000-£50,000 per annum, plus bonus, company car/car allowance, and excellent benefits.
Responsibilities
- Provide Vehicle Damage Assessor support across multiple sites in the Hastings region.
- Travel between sites to provide cover during holidays, peak workloads, training, and additional operational support.
- Act as a regional ambassador, promoting best practice and maintaining consistent repair standards.
- Inspect and estimate accident-damaged vehicles across all makes and models.
- Assess the full extent of vehicle damage, repair costs, and estimated repair times.
- Identify the correct manufacturer-approved repair methods in line with industry standards.
- Prepare, record, and maintain accurate electronic and manual repair estimates using Audatex.
- Liaise with insurance companies to obtain repair authorisation.
- Work closely with customers, engineers, and technicians to explain repair methods and ensure clear communication.
- Maintain a strong understanding of Thatcham Repair Methods, BSI safety standards, insurer requirements, and manufacturer repair bulletins.
- Keep up to date with the latest repair methodologies and industry developments.
Qualifications
Essential
Previous experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor/Estimator, Audatex experience, and a full UK manual driving licence.
Preferred
NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, ATA, or IMI qualification, with a strong bodyshop background.
Benefits
- Uncapped monthly bonus schemes plus guaranteed average bonus when you're on holiday.
- 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 and save-as-you-earn share scheme.
- Benefits App with retailer discounts and cashback deals.
- Well‑being services including 24/7 GP service, mental health support, physiotherapy, health cash plan, dental plan, and travel insurance.
- Stream App for financial wellbeing, enabling flexible pay, savings, and discounts.
- Access to ZIGUP’s integrated mobility solutions and long‑term security.
- Opportunities for earnings increase through bonus schemes.
- Career development support and progress opportunities within ZIGUP.
- Investments in EV capabilities, workshops and training centres.
We are 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.
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