Engineer (bodyshop / Insurance Assessor)

JR United Kingdom; West Midlands Combined Authority; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a vehicle body shop assessor aiming to grow into an engineering role. This remote position offers a chance to enhance your skills while acting as a technical expert in vehicle repair. You'll provide support to the office team, conduct audits, and manage technical complaints, all while driving continual improvement in the repair network. Ideal for those looking to develop their career in automotive engineering, this role promises a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the field.

Qualifications

• IMI VDA - AQP accredited or working towards it.
• Understanding of insurance principles and effective negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a technical vehicle construction and repair expert.
• Conducting regular audits of the repair network.
• Managing technical complaints and resolving escalated cases.

Skills

IMI VDA - AQP accreditation

Insurance principles understanding

Effective negotiation skills

Accurate auditing ability

Industry and market awareness

Education

Membership of the Institute of Automotive Engineer Assessors

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Engineer (bodyshop / Insurance Assessor), West Midlands

Client: Hays

Location: West Midlands

Job Category: Other

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Hays is seeking a vehicle body shop assessor / Insurance Assessor aspiring to become an Engineer in this field. This remote position offers a competitive salary and involves:

• Acting as a technical vehicle construction and repair expert.
• Providing assistance, support, and developing the skills of an office team.
• Carrying out image-based desktop inspections and authorizing repairs within agreed tolerance levels.
• Reviewing complaints related to vehicle construction and repair, offering guidance and recommendations.
• Conducting regular audits of the repair network based on the Repairer Audit Policy.

Role Profile:

• Enhancing colleagues' knowledge.
• Sharing best practices.
• Performing desk-based image assessments.
• Managing technical complaints.
• Resolving escalated technical cases.
• Auditing and recommending improvements for the repair network.
• Driving continual improvement.
• Building productive working relationships.

Qualifications and Skills:

IMI VDA - AQP accredited or working towards it.
Member or working towards membership of the Institute of Automotive Engineer Assessors.
Understanding of insurance principles.
Effective negotiation skills.
Ability to accurately audit.
Up-to-date industry and market awareness.

Additional Information:

This role is ideal for someone looking to develop into an engineering position within vehicle repair assessment. The position is remote, with a competitive salary offered.

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