Motability Motor Engineer

Direct Line Insurance Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in Liverpool is looking for a Motability In-House Motor Engineer for a full-time permanent role. The ideal candidate will handle motor claims, provide technical support, and work on improving processes within the claims team. This position involves a hybrid work model, allowing flexibility while spending at least 2 days a week in the office. The company values diversity and offers a range of benefits including a pension scheme, discounts on insurance, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

9% employer contributed pension

50% off home motor and pet insurance

Free Green Flag breakdown cover

Additional health and dental insurance

EV car scheme

Generous holidays

Buy-as-you-earn share scheme

Employee discounts and cashback

Qualifications

• Expert technical knowledge within a relevant motor engineering category.
• Experience in a technical or engineering-focused environment.
• Demonstrated experience in coaching and supporting others.

Responsibilities

• Handle and negotiate motor claims within license level.
• Review repair and total loss cases for optimum settlement.
• Identify potential fraud cases and refer to specialists.
• Manage customer and third-party interactions professionally.
• Build relationships with internal and external repair networks.
• Spot opportunities for process improvements.
• Provide coaching feedback to claims colleagues.
• Handle complex cases requiring deeper technical expertise.

Skills

Technical knowledge in motor engineering

Experience in technical/engineering environment

Coaching and guidance skills

Analytical skills for repair methods

Decision-making skills

Job description

Direct Line Motability In-House Motor Engineer

Liverpool - Hybrid (2 days a week in the office)

Full Time Permanent Position

Direct Line is evolving. Across every part of our business teams are embracing new opportunities and putting customers at the heart of everything they do. Whether you’re already part of Direct Line or thinking about joining us, you’ll have the chance not only to be recognised for your skills but also to build on them and be empowered to do your very best.

What you’ll be doing

As a Motability In-House Motor Engineer you’ll carry out research investigations and technical reviews on motor claims up to 50,000 using your engineering expertise to achieve the right technical outcomes and strengthen indemnity control. You’ll work directly with customers, third parties and their representatives, support claims handlers with coaching and training and stay on top of the latest technical developments to continually raise capability across the team.

Reporting directly to the Technical Claims Unit Leader you’ll:

• Handle and negotiate motor claims within your licence level.
• Review repair and total loss cases (including Audatex) to ensure optimum settlement and minimise leakage.
• Identify and refer any cases involving potential fraud or injury to the appropriate specialist teams.
• Manage customer and third‑party interactions professionally and efficiently to deliver high levels of satisfaction.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external engineer repair networks and suppliers.
• Identify source and secure third‑party experts or suppliers to provide evidence that supports case recommendations.
• Spot opportunities for process improvements and contribute to efficiency, service quality and indemnity performance.
• Provide technical coaching feedback and support to claims colleagues to enhance capability across the team.
• Handle or support complex cases requiring deeper technical expertise.

Our hybrid model offers a best‑of‑both‑worlds approach. When you’ll be in the office depends on your role and team, but colleagues spend at least 2 days a week in the office.

What you’ll need

• Expert technical knowledge within a relevant motor engineering category or class of business.
• Experience working in a technical or engineering‑focused environment.
• Demonstrated experience in coaching, supporting and guiding others.
• Strong ability to analyse repair methods, total loss assessments and technical reports.
• Excellent decision‑making skills with a focus on accuracy, indemnity control and reducing leakage.

Benefits

• 9% employer contributed pension
• 50% off home motor and pet insurance plus free Green Flag breakdown cover
• Additional optional health and dental insurance
• EV car scheme allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug‑in hybrid car in a tax efficient way
• Generous holidays
• Buy‑as‑you‑earn share scheme
• Employee discounts and cashback

We want everyone to get the most out of their time at DLG. Which is why we’ve looked beyond the financial rewards and created an offer that takes your whole life into account. Supporting our people to work at their best whatever that looks like and offering real choice flexibility and a greater work‑life balance that means our people have time to focus on the things that matter most to them. Our benefits are about more than just the money you earn. They’re about recognising who you are and the life you live.

Be yourself

Direct Line Group is an equal opportunity employer and we think diversity of background and thinking is a big strength in our people. We’re delighted to feature as one of the UK’s Top 50 Inclusive Employers and are committed to making our business an inclusive place to work where everyone can be themselves and succeed in their careers. We know you’re more than a CV and the things that make you you are what bring potential to our business. We recognise and embrace people that work in different ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.

Hours: 35 hours

Closing Date: Friday 09 January