OverviewVehicle Image Engineer (Bodyshop or VDA experience preferred). Location: Huddersfield (hybrid working available once fully trained). Salary: £34,170.00 – £38,250.00 per annum, depending on experience. Benefits: quarterly bonus and other company benefits.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 looking for an experienced Vehicle Image Engineer to join our 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 desktop assessor, you will prepare an engineer's report on behalf of insurance companies.
ResponsibilitiesCheck all documents containing information on any physical damage, vehicle information, vehicle images, and any vital information regarding the vehicle, and make necessary amendments as required.Prepare and validate engineer reports on behalf of insurance companies.Work in a hybrid desktop capacity following initial 100% office-based training on internal systems and report writing.
About you (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; exposure to an insurance or claims operating environment is helpful.Highly conscientious and self-motivated, with attention to detail and strong problem-solving and customer service orientation.Excellent communication and negotiation skills with the ability to develop rapport with customers and suppliers over the phone.Strong team player capable of supporting colleagues and achieving personal goals.
BenefitsSalary up to £38,250.00 per annum based on experience, enhanced by a quarterly bonus.Annual leave: 24 days, increasing to 26 days with service plus public holidays and a birthday leave.Pension: Employer contributions of 3%.Financial benefits: life assurance, save-as-you-earn, employee referral scheme (£1,000 per referral), Benefits App with discounts and cashback.Wellbeing services: 24/7 GP service, mental health support, physiotherapy, cycle to work, eyecare vouchers, Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan, Travel Insurance.Community: modern offices with break areas, free parking, onsite canteen, kitchen facilities, TV area, shower facilities for cycle to work scheme.FMGive: paid volunteering day each year and opportunities for fundraising events.Motoring benefits: vehicle-leasing schemes, discounted repairs, reduced rates on weekend car/van hires.Wagestream: financial wellbeing app for pay savings and discounts.
About usFMG 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 insurers and blue light services. We’re part of ZIGUP, a provider of integrated mobility solutions across the UK, Ireland, and Spain. Keep your career moving in an industry-leading business.
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