Total Loss Desk Based Engineer (Fixed Term 12 months)

Aviva Plc; Bolton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Company pension

33 days holiday

Aviva product discounts

Share plan

Job summary

Solus, owned by Aviva, invites applications for a Total Loss Desk Based Engineer on a 12-month fixed-term contract in Bolton. The role involves negotiating settlements and collaborating with internal teams to deliver fair outcomes for customers.

You will assess total loss scenarios, understand repair methodologies, and liaise with external suppliers to optimise costs while maintaining service quality and customer focus.

Qualifications

• Current VDA ATA certification.
• Total Loss AQP accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, fair and compassionate total loss settlements.
• With training, understand repair methodology and confirm total loss diagnosis.
• Use tools to calculate accurate and fair total loss settlement costs.
• Negotiate storage and recovery costs and settle promptly.
• Be an active team member in a collaborative environment focused on the customer.

Education

VDA ATA certification

Total Loss AQP accreditation

Job description

Total Loss Desk Based Engineer (Fixed Term 12 months)

Date: 2026-09-12

Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester, GB, BL1 9

Application Deadline: 2026-12-12T00:17:58.313

Overview

Are you looking for a position where you can use your negotiation and decision-making skills? Would you like to make a difference to the customer experience by doing the right thing when the customer needs you most?

Responsibilities

The role: Our Vehicle Damage Advisors are part of the Total Loss Team. This role will involve working with our customers to find the right solutions for them by demonstrating our values and work principles, and those of Aviva. You will:

• Provide solutions to our customers that are accurate, fair, efficient, and compassionate after the total loss of their vehicle.
• With training, understand repair methodology and use this to confirm total loss diagnosis.
• Use all available tools to calculate accurate and fair total loss settlement costs.
• Negotiate accurate and fair storage and recovery costs and settle these in a timely manner.
• Be an active team member in a collaborative working environment, which focuses on the customer and what matters to them.
• Promote customer satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external suppliers and internal business areas.

The Solus team work together to create a supportive and collaborative environment, which focuses on the customer and what matters to them. No two customers are the same, and our focus on 'getting people back to normal' is at the heart of what we do.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications & Accreditations:

• Current VDA ATA certification
• Total Loss AQP accreditation

Solus, owned by Aviva, is one of the UK leaders in vehicle repairs, returning cars to the road in just 11 days on average with a 4.6/5 star customer rating. With an award-winning apprenticeship programme and other industry awards, Solus is proud to be shaping the future of vehicle repair.

Why Join Solus?

We have so much to offer when it comes to being a Solus colleague:

• Competitive salary based on location, skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Bonus opportunity tied to your performance and the overall success of Solus.
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
• 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays), with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days.
• Save money with up to 40% discount on Aviva products and other retailer discounts.
• Share in Aviva's success through the Aviva Save As You Earn scheme.
• Supportive policies including parental and carer's leave.
• Wellbeing focus with tools like Group Income Protection and 24/7 GP access.

At Solus, we value inclusivity and welcome all applicants. If you're excited but don't tick every box, we encourage you to apply—your unique skills might be just what we need. We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria—just email us after applying to let us know.