Image Engineer (bodyshop or VDA experience preferred)
Location: Huddersfield (hybrid working available once fully trained)
Salary: £32,000.00 - £37,000.00 Per Annum
Benefits: quarterly bonus
The purpose of the role is to engineer and authorize vehicle repair costs in accordance with manufacturer's methodology while taking all aspects of the claim into consideration. You will be responsible for taking technical calls, producing inspection reports, and making total loss decisions whilst authorising supplementary estimates. You will engage with the network to develop a strong working relationship with maximum efficiency.
Join FMG as an 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 – Up to £37,000 per annum based on experience, enhanced by a quarterly 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 - generous 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
- This role is suited to Vehicle Damage Assessor currently working in the accident repair industry
- Paint, Panel and Mechanical Technicians with minimum of 3 years hands on experience are also welcomed to apply as systems training will be given
- 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, 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.
- Working towards IAEA and ATA VDA qualification.
- As this role involves a significant amount of telephone and PC work, candidates are expected to be a confident user of both.
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.
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