Motor Engineer (Desk)

Ageas; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK insurance provider is looking for a Desk Motor Engineer to conduct inspections and provide technical advice to claims teams. This role requires strong knowledge of motor vehicles and effective communication skills. Ideal candidates should be self-motivated and have a basic understanding of insurance principles. Flexible work options are available, along with numerous benefits such as dental insurance and a generous holiday policy.

Benefits

Flexible Working

35 days holiday including bank holidays

Dental insurance

Health Cash Plan

Annual Bonus Schemes

Competitive Pension

Well-being Activities

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of motor vehicles, repair techniques, and estimating methods.
• Clear communication skills—able to explain technical details without jargon.
• Analytical mindset with strong decision-making and numerical skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable.
• Basic understanding of insurance principles.

Responsibilities

• Conducting remote desktop inspections to assess vehicle damage.
• Providing fast, accurate technical advice to claims teams.
• Auditing repair networks and suppliers to maintain high standards.
• Supporting liability decisions and investigating potential fraud.
• Assisting with complaint resolutions in line with FCA standards.

Skills

Knowledge of motor vehicles and repair techniques

Clear communication skills

Analytical mindset

Self-motivated and proactive

Basic understanding of insurance principles

Education

IAEA membership or working towards it

Job description

Job Title: Future Opportunity - Desk Motor Engineer

Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time, Full Time, Job Share option available

Salary Range: £31,200.00 - £46,800.00 Dependant on experience

Location: Eastleigh, Gloucester or Bournemouth - Hybrid

We’re not actively hiring for this position right now, but we’ll consider you for future openings. Register your interest to be first to hear about new Desk Motor Engineer roles.

What the Role Involves

• Conducting remote desktop inspections to assess vehicle damage and ensure safe, cost‑effective repairs.
• Providing fast, accurate technical advice to claims teams.
• Auditing repair networks and suppliers to maintain high standards.
• Supporting liability decisions and investigating potential fraud.
• Assisting with complaint resolution in line with FCA standards.

What We Look For

• Strong knowledge of motor vehicles, repair techniques, and estimating methods.
• Clear communication skills—able to explain technical details without jargon.
• Analytical mindset with strong decision‑making and numerical skills.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and adaptable.
• Basic understanding of insurance principles.
• IAEA membership (or working towards it) is desirable.

Why Express Interest?

• Befirst in line when roles go live
• Learnmore about what it’s like to work at Ageas
• Stayconnected with our recruitment team
• Explorea career path that valuesCare, Dare, Deliver, and Shar

Register your interest now and we’ll be in touch as soon as a suitable opportunity becomes available.

Benefits

Flexible Working – Smart Working at Ageas gives employees flexibility around location (within the UK) and flexible working day options. We also offer part‑time/job‑share for many roles. Minimum of 35 days holiday (incl. bank holidays). Dental insurance, Health Cash Plan, Health Screening, Will Writing, Voluntary Critical Illness, Mental Health First Aiders, Well‑being Activities – Mindfulness.

Supporting your Wealth – Annual Bonus Schemes, Annual Salary Reviews, Competitive Pension, Employee Savings, Employee Loans.

Supporting you at Work – Well‑being activities, mindfulness sessions, Sports and Social Club events.

Supporting you and your Family – Maternity/pregnant parent/primary adopter entitlement of 16 weeks at full pay and paternity/non‑pregnant parent/co‑adopter at 8 weeks’ full pay. Partner Life Assurance and Critical Illness cover.

Tech – Deals on gadgets including wearables, tablets, laptops. Getting around – Car Salary Exchange, Cycle Scheme, Vehicle Breakdown Cover. Return to work programme after maternity leave.

About Ageas

We are one of the largest car and home insurers in the UK. As an inclusive employer, we encourage anyone to apply. We’re a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and Women in Finance Charter, member of iCAN and GAIN. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are fully inclusive. That means fair access to support and adjustments throughout recruitment. Zero‑tolerance approach towards any form of harassment during the recruitment process.

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