£25K/yr to £40K/yr
England, United Kingdom
Permanent, Variable

Automotive Estimator/Desktop Vehicle Engineer

Posted by MPJ Recruitment Ltd.

Motor Image Engineer £28000 - £40000 - Bolton - Hybrid Working - 35 hours a week - Flexible work pattern.

This is a superb opportunity for a Motor Image Engineer - If you have experience as an Estimator or are currently a Motor Image Engineer and are seeking a new challenge with a forward-thinking company, who will fully support your career progression and reward your achievements whilst working with multiple prestigious clients, then this is the role for you.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Working with a lively fun team you will be:

  • Assess, negotiate and authorise vehicle damage repair estimates using in-house image and Audatex estimating systems.
  • Assess and negotiate vehicle total loss settlements.
  • Manage customer expectations and potential problems, preventing escalation into complaints.
  • Monitor performance of Approved Repairers, recognising potential areas of improvement
  • Relationship building/liaison with Approved Repairers.
  • Provision of technical services and support to claims handling teams.
  • Commitment to high standards of customer service and to meeting service level agreements and departmental objectives and target.

ABOUT YOU

Your skills and experience will include:

  • Recent experience as an Automotive Engineer Assessor, Independent Assessor or as a body shop Vehicle Damage Assessor.
  • ATAVDA Accreditation/IMI, IAEA, AQP qualifications or working towards will be advantageous.
  • Knowledge and understanding of accident repair methods, vehicle valuations and accident damage estimating.
  • Experience of using Audatex and Glassmatix systems.
  • Numerate and PC Literate (e.g. Excel, Word, Outlook etc) - Strong interpersonal, organisational and negotiating skills.
  • Flexible and able to manage multiple demands and changing priorities.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team; happy to assist others and to work towards team targets.

THE BENEFITS

  • Generous holiday allowance increasing with length of service.
  • Birthday day off and half-day off for seasonal shopping.
  • Holiday sell scheme.
  • Contributory Pension Scheme Discounted sports and social activities Support with industry- relevant qualifications Free on-site parking Casual dress code, free allocation of branded clothing.
  • Breakfast cereal provided.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • A discretionary cash bonus for going above and beyond.
  • Trained mental health & first-aid staff on-site. Plus, much more!

In the first instance please apply to this advert by forwarding your CV to Sarah Greenwood at MPJ Recruitment Ltd, where one of our consultants will be in contact. However, preference will be given to those who match the criteria and experience.