Vehicle Image Engineer

FMG; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 24 days

Pension - Employer contributions of 3%

Free life assurance

Benefits App with discounts

Cycle to work

FMGive volunteering day

Vehicle-leasing schemes

Job summary

FMG in Huddersfield is seeking a Vehicle Image Engineer to join our team. The role involves preparing engineer's reports for insurance companies, validating vehicle damage data, and ensuring accuracy of documents and images.

The position starts with 100% office-based training on internal systems, then moves to hybrid desktop work. Ideal candidates bring proven VDA estimating experience, ATA accreditation, and familiarity with Audatex, as well as strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Previous proven body shop estimating experience (VDA with ATA accreditation), desktop engineering-based insurance work or body shop repairs (Paint/Panel Techs).
• Experience of motor vehicles, familiarity with all types of damage and repair methods.
• Good understanding and knowledge of estimating and valuation tools, especially Audatex.
• Knowledge and experience of the commercial vehicle accident repair sector.
• Experience of Commercial vehicles will be helpful along with exposure to an insurance or claims operating environment.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with ability to build rapport with customers and suppliers over the phone.

Responsibilities

• Prepare an engineer's report on behalf of insurance companies.
• Check all documents containing information on damage, vehicle information and images and make amendments as required.
• Own the desktop validation process within a hybrid, training-led environment.

Skills

VDA estimating experience

ATA accreditation

Body shop repairs

Customer service

Negotiation

Tools

Audatex

Job description

Vehicle Image Engineer (Bodyshop or VDA experience preferred)

Location: Huddersfield (hybrid working available once fully trained)

Salary: £35,137 – £42,749 per annum, depending on experience

Do you have desktop vehicle image engineering experience and knowledge of automotive estimating systems? Are you keen to progress your career with a growing and forward-thinking organisation? Then we would like to hear from you.

We are currently looking for another experienced Vehicle Image Engineer to join our thriving team in Huddersfield.

This role requires meticulous attention to detail, a deep knowledge of vehicle damage assessment, and strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

As our FMG Vehicle Image Engineer, 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.

This is a hybrid desktop role, following initial 100% office-based training on our internal systems and report writing.

Join FMG as a Vehicle Image Engineer and enjoy some outstanding benefits …

Of course, there's a great basic salary, but that's just the beginning, our most popular benefits include …

• Salary – Starting salary £35,137 per annum based on experience, enhanced by an annual bonus.
• Annual leave - Start with 24 days, increasing to 26 days with service. Of course, you'll have public holidays too and an extra day's leave to celebrate your birthday!
• Pension - Employer contributions of 3%.
• Financial Benefits - Enjoy the security of free life assurance, a save-as-you-earn scheme, an employee referral scheme (earning £1,000 per referral), and our Benefits App with discounts and cashback at top retailers like Tesco, Asda, Currys, B&Q, and Wickes.
• Wellbeing Services - Access our colleague assistance programme with 24/7 GP service, mental health support and physiotherapy plus cycle to work, eyecare vouchers, Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan and Travel Insurance.
• Community - Great working environment in our new offices with fantastic modern break out areas, free car parking, onsite canteen, kitchen facilities, TV area, and shower facilities for those that want to take advantage of the cycle to work scheme.
• FMGive - Ditch the desk and have a fully paid working day each year dedicated to volunteering support for our amazing local charities! Not to mention getting involved in our fantastic fundraising events that regularly take place in and out of the office.
• Motoring Benefits - Take advantage of exclusive employee vehicle-leasing schemes, discounted repairs, and reduced rates on weekend car and van hires.
• Wagestream - A free financial wellbeing app that gives you more control over your pay, helps you save, provides financial advice and offers even more discounts on your shopping.

About you

• Previous proven body shop estimating experience (VDA with ATA accreditation), desktop engineering-based insurance work or body shop repairs (Paint/Panel Techs).
• Experience of motor vehicles, familiarity with all types of damage and repair methods
• Good understanding and knowledge of estimating and valuation tools, especially Audatex
• Knowledge and experience of the commercial vehicle accident repair sector.
• Experience of Commercial vehicles will be helpful along with exposure to an insurance or claims operating environment.
• Highly conscientious and self-motivated, with an eye for detail and proven problem-solving skills, you will gain genuine satisfaction from finding ways to continually provide exceptional customer service.
• An outstanding communicator and negotiator, you will also have strong questioning and listening skills, together with an ability to quickly develop rapport with customers and suppliers over the phone.
• A strong team player, you will strive to ensure the achievement of personal goals as well as providing support to colleagues.

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

About us

FMG is the UK's leading independent provider of fleet incident management and specialist vehicle recovery services. We provide outsourced incident management support, specialist rapid response and recovery management to a wide range of insurers and blue light services.

We put our customers at the heart of everything we do, making their lives easier and taking the stress out of accidents. Our commitment to customer service is what sets us apart.

We're also part of something bigger - ZIGUP, a leading provider of integrated mobility solutions, supporting customers across the UK, Ireland, and Spain. Unlock your potential in an industry-leading business, surrounded by inspiring individuals and leaders, fuelled by the opportunity to thrive in your career.

We are agile. We are experts. We are imaginative. We are reliable.