Job Description
Great opportunity to join a friendly team You will be qualified to a minimum of I.A.E.A or ATA (VDA) standard with current or experience leading an engineering function for an insurer or independent firm. You will be able to value and negotiate repair costs; provide vehicle valuations; negotiate total loss settlements and have a detailed understanding of salvage categories and claims management.
Experience of vehicle estimating systems such as Audatex and Glassmatix is essential for this opportunity. AQP qualification is preferred.
To produce high quality reportsAssess, value and negotiate repair costsProvide vehicle valuationsNegotiate total loss settlementsHave a detailed understanding of salvage categoriesClaims managementLiaise with Field planning team, repairers and customersInspection scope extends from Cars to HGV’S, Agricultural implements, and caravans Resolve customer complaints Consistency of damage Diminution in value Ensure instruction to reporting timescales remains within SLA’s
Contribute to a engaging and collaborative working environment Adapt to the constantly changing requirements of the department and the company and perform additional tasks as may be required Structured in your approach with effective time management and the ability to manage your workload, prioritising to ensure that deadlines are met Good attention to detail, analytical thinker, solutions focused and great at problem solving Thrives working in a fast paced and changing environment with the ability to work using own initiative Verbal and written communication to an exceptional standard Capable of handling sensitive and confidential material Confident negotiator
Benefits
Career & Purpose
* Davies Innovation Lab
* Leadership training programme
* Funding for professional qualifications
* Thrive at Davies; learning opportunities
Environmental & Social
* The Davies Foundation
* Local charity funding
* Pennies To Heaven
* Employee Resource Groups
* Employee volunteering programme
Financial Health
* Pension, 5% employee and 5% employer contribution
* My Choices at Davies provides; High Street discounts and Financial wellbeing hub
* Life assurance: x4
* Refer a Friend
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Lease car salary sacrifice
* Davies Incentive Plan
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
Mental, Physical & Emotional Wellbeing
* Wellbeing centre; move, munch, money & mind focus
* Discounts with 100's of UK retailers
* EAP; 24/7 confidential helpline
* 25 days holiday, increases to 26 days after 5 years and 27 after 10 years
* Flexible working; hybrid, work from home or join a collaborative office space
* Dress for your day
* Inclusive employment policies eg. Menopause, fostering friendly, fertility, sabbatical policy and baby loss and miscarriage
* Flexible benefits include; holiday purchase plan and a opportunity to purchase heath cash plan and BUPA dental plan