Vehicle Image Engineer

Copart UK Limited; Bedford; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Vehicle Image Damage Assessor to prepare engineering reports for insurance purposes. This remote role includes assessing vehicle damage, conducting market research, and adhering to service level agreements. Candidates should possess relevant professional qualifications and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Paid day to volunteer for charity

Healthcare Cash Plan

Access to Recognition Hub

Contributory workplace pension scheme

Discounted rate for company shares

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life insurance coverage

Exclusive discounts on purchases

Support tools for goals

Qualifications

• Experience with motor vehicles and understanding of damage and repair methods.
• Familiar with insurance claims procedures and information requirements.
• Willing to enroll in professional bodies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineers' reports for insurance companies.
• Conduct market research for vehicle value.
• Assign salvage categories using ABI Code of Practice.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of VDA

Ability to interpret degrees of vehicle damage

Education

Familiarity with MIMI, IAEA or IRTE

Tools

Estimating tools (Glass', CAP, Audatex, HPI)

Microsoft Office

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As a Copart Vehicle Image Damage Assessor, you will be responsible for preparing an engineer's report on behalf of insurance companies.

You will check all documents containing information on any physical damage, vehicle information, vehicle images, as well as any vital information regarding the vehicle, and make necessary amendments as required.

You will be responsible for conducting market research to identify the market value of the vehicle, by considering all aspects of conditions including mileage, previous damage, HPI data, and other information. You will assign salvage categories using the ABI Code of Practice and considering company guidelines.

You will be aware of our Service Level Agreements and adhere to the different processes to maintain them. Training will be provided for our internal systems used in report writing.

This position is a remote role, working from home, although you may be required to attend our Head Office or an Operation Centre.

What we need from you:

• You will already have or be willing to enrol in the following related professional bodies; MIMI, IAEA or IRTE and you will be familiar with insurance claims procedures and information requirements relating to claim types.
• Ability to interpret degrees of vehicle damage and possible consequences and to use leading computerised repair estimating systems
• Experience of motor vehicles, familiarity with all types of damage and repair methods
• Knowledge of VDA
• Good understanding and knowledge of estimating and valuation tools i.e. Glass', CAP, Audatex and HPI
• Knowledge of basic legal vehicle road worthiness requirements under the Road Traffic Act
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Great attention to detail
• Microsoft Office Skills

Please note that without the essential skills outlined above, we will be unable to progress your application

What we offer you in return:

• Time For You: Relax with 23 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and an extra day for a personal special occasion.
• Give Back: Receive a paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice.
• Health & Wellness: Healthcare Cash Plan, allowing you to claim cash back on a range of healthcare products and services including dental, optical, chiropody, and specialist consultations, tests, and scans and Virtual GP access.
• Appreciating You & Others: Celebrate special moments with access to our Recognition Hub and E-card collection.
• Your Future: Join our contributory workplace pension scheme for financial security.
• Investment: Purchase shares in our global company at a discounted rate.
• Fitness & Health: Save money while commuting with our Cycle to Work Scheme and access fitness videos and gym discounts.
• Life Assurance: Enjoy peace of mind with our life insurance coverage.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access our deals hub for savings on everyday purchases and family activities.
• Goal Support: Use tools like Mortgage Advice, Life Coaching, and our Money Hub to achieve your goals.

Copart are an equal opportunity employer, proudly hiring a diverse workforce. Discrimination is expressly forbidden and we therefore kindly welcome all applications.