Field Motor Engineer - London & Surrounding Area




Department: Claims Management




Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time




Location: Preston




Reporting To: Ian Davies




Description



If you're looking for a role where your technical expertise is valued, your judgement matters, and your career can truly accelerate, this is the opportunity for you. We're seeking a skilled and motivated professional to join our engineering function within a supportive, collaborative, and forward-thinking team environment.


What You'll Bring



You'll be qualified to a minimum of
I.A.E.A or
ATA (VDA) standard, with hands-on experience leading or supporting an engineering function-whether within an insurer, an independent firm, or a similar technical environment.




What will your day look like:



Produce high quality reports

Assess, value and negotiate repair costs

Provide vehicle valuations

Negotiate total loss settlements

Have a detailed understanding of salvage categories

Claims management

Liaise with Field planning team, repairers and customers

Support other members of the team as and when the need dictates


Why You'll Love This Role



You'll be joining a team that values expertise, encourages continuous improvement, and supports you in growing your career. Expect a fast-paced environment, varied caseload, and the chance to make a real impact every day.



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Knowledge and Abilities:



Your expertise will allow you to:

Accurately
assess and negotiate repair costs Provide
precise vehicle valuations Confidently
negotiate total loss settlements Apply a strong understanding of
salvage categories and the wider claims management process


Essential Technical Skills



To hit the ground running, you'll need solid experience using industry-standard estimating systems, including:


Audatex
Glassmatix An
AQP qualification is a definite advantage and will help you stand out.

Inspection scope extends from Cars to HGV'S, Agricultural implements, and caravans Resolve customer complaints Consistency of damage Diminution in value Ensure instruction to reporting timescales remains within SLA's Contribute to a engaging and collaborative working environment

Adapt to the constantly changing requirements of the department and the company and perform additional tasks as may be required




Benefits




Career & Purpose

• Davies Innovation Lab


• Leadership training programme


• Funding for professional qualifications


• Thrive at Davies; learning opportunities

• The Davies Foundation


• Local charity funding


• Pennies To Heaven


• Employee Resource Groups


• Employee volunteering programme

• Pension, 5% employee and 5% employer contribution


• My Choices at Davies provides; High Street discounts and Financial wellbeing hub


• Life assurance: x4


• Refer a Friend


• Cycle to Work Scheme


• Lease car salary sacrifice


• Davies Incentive Plan


• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay

• Wellbeing centre; move, munch, money & mind focus


• Discounts with 100's of UK retailers


• EAP; 24/7 confidential helpline


• 25 days holiday, increases to 26 days after 5 years and 27 after 10 years


• Flexible working


• Dress for your day


• Inclusive employment policies eg. Menopause, fostering friendly, fertility, sabbatical policy and baby loss and miscarriage


• Flexible benefits include; holiday purchase plan and a opportunity to purchase heath cash plan and BUPA dental plan