Motor Claims Engineer
Posted 12 days ago
- Ordsall, Greater Manchester
- Permanent
- £35,000 to £45,000 /Yr
- Sponsored
- Expires In 16 days
As a Motor claims Engineer, you'll oversee motor claims, ensuring vehicles are repaired to pre-accident condition or accurately valued if beyond repair. You'll negotiate settlements, audit repairers, and provide technical guidance to our claims teams. As a Motor claims Engineer, you'll oversee motor claims, ensuring vehicles are repaired to pre-accident condition or accurately valued if beyond repair. You'll negotiate settlements, audit repairers, and provide technical guidance to our claims teams.
Motor Claims Engineer responsibilities:
* Ensure vehicles involved in claims are restored to pre-accident condition using the correct repair methods at fair costs.
* Provide a triage solution for non-approved repairers to ensure repairs meet standards.
* Accurately categorize and value vehicles deemed beyond economical repair or stolen/unrecovered.
* Conduct market research to determine repair costs, salvage values, and settlement options.
* Audit and evaluate repairers’ work, making recommendations on repair quality, costs, and service levels.
* Liaise with customers, repairers, and third parties to set clear expectations regarding repairs, total losses, and settlements.
* Handle valuation disputes, total loss reports, and repair-related complaints with technical expertise and clear communication.
* Offer engineering support for third-party claims, credit hire disputes, and mechanical/electrical issues.
* Stay updated on modern repair techniques, vehicle technologies, and industry trends.
Skills & experience required:
* Experience in the motor trade industry
* AQP qualification (preferred)
* Strong negotiation & communication skills
* Technical expertise in modern vehicle repairs and valuation
* Knowledge of relevant legislation (FOS, FSA, DPA)
Benefits
* Hybrid working style
* Annual performance bonus
* Onsite parking
* Team building events
* Volunteering work
* 25 days + plus bank holiday
Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy
Motor Claims Engineer responsibilities:
* Ensure vehicles involved in claims are restored to pre-accident condition using the correct repair methods at fair costs.
* Provide a triage solution for non-approved repairers to ensure repairs meet standards.
* Accurately categorize and value vehicles deemed beyond economical repair or stolen/unrecovered.
* Conduct market research to determine repair costs, salvage values, and settlement options.
* Audit and evaluate repairers’ work, making recommendations on repair quality, costs, and service levels.
* Liaise with customers, repairers, and third parties to set clear expectations regarding repairs, total losses, and settlements.
* Handle valuation disputes, total loss reports, and repair-related complaints with technical expertise and clear communication.
* Offer engineering support for third-party claims, credit hire disputes, and mechanical/electrical issues.
* Stay updated on modern repair techniques, vehicle technologies, and industry trends.
Skills & experience required:
* Experience in the motor trade industry
* AQP qualification (preferred)
* Strong negotiation & communication skills
* Technical expertise in modern vehicle repairs and valuation
* Knowledge of relevant legislation (FOS, FSA, DPA)
Benefits
* Hybrid working style
* Annual performance bonus
* Onsite parking
* Team building events
* Volunteering work
* 25 days + plus bank holiday
Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy