VACANCIES
Desktop Motor Engineer
Group Company: On Hire
Salary: £38,000 - £45,000
Hours: 40 hours per week
Are you ready to be part of a WINNing team at Winn Group, a leading North East business providing nationwide accident management and rehabilitation services?
We're thrilled to offer a new opportunity to join On Hire as a Desktop Motor Engineer. You will be responsible for ensuring motor repair and total loss claims are assessed accurately, fairly, and efficiently.
This role also safeguards repair quality, cost control, and compliance by reviewing estimates, valuations, and reports.
This role is Full Time based on 40 Hours per week, working either hybrid, remote or office based.
Why Join Us?
At Winn Group, we're more than a business. We're a driving force in the North East, delivering nationwide accident management and rehabilitation services for victims of non-fault accidents. As the parent company of Winn Solicitors, On Hire and On Engineering, we lead the market in Personal Injury Law.
We prioritise your well-being and growth, celebrating every milestone. With ample progression opportunities and funded learning initiatives, we invest in your future. Join us and be a part of a team that upholds values such as Integrity, Respect, Loyalty, and Reliability and prioritises your success, and well-being, and fosters your growth.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for validating invoices and repair estimates to ensure costs are accurate and repairs comply with Thatcham or manufacturer standards.
- Assess repair estimate from network and non-network garages, challenging unnecessary costs and approving repairs within SLA requirements.
- Use tools such as Glass’s MVA, Percayso, and vehicle history checks (HPI, MIAFTR) to assess total loss claims, considering mileage, condition, and prior damage.
- Negotiate with repair networks, suppliers, and salvage agents to secure fair repair costs and total loss settlements, ensuring correct salvage categorisation per ABI Code of Conduct.
- To liaise with the On Hire repair networks & build relationships to be able to deal with the day to day running of repair cases.
- To audit performance and quality engineer reports and authorities.
What We Offer
About You
To succeed in this role, we're looking for someone who brings a blend of must-have skills and experiences, along with those extra special qualities that can make a difference to our team and business.
Essential Skills and Experience
- ·Previous experience in motor claims, engineering, or insurance assessment.
- ·Familiarity with vehicle history checks (HPI, MIAFTR) and damage appraisal.
- ·Understanding of repair network operations and salvage management.
- ·Strong understanding of vehicle repair processes, Thatcham methods, and manufacturer standards.
- ·Knowledge of total loss processes, salvage categories, and the ABI Code of Conduct.
- ·Experience using industry valuation tools (e.g. Glass’s, Percayso)
- ·ATA VDA certification is essential.
- AQP qualification ID essential.
Next Steps?
If you feel this role is the right fit for you, then Apply Now!
If your application meets our criteria, a member of HR will be in contact to discuss this opportunity further. If you are successful, you will be invited to a face-to-face interview.
If you are unsuccessful, you will be notified. However, if you don't receive any communication from us within four weeks of sending your CV, your application was not successful.
We look forward to reviewing your application!
On Hire is a market-leading, nationwide supplier of replacement vehicles and repair management solutions to victims of road traffic accidents. We pride ourselves on ensuring clients receive a high quality, like-for-like vehicle, and an efficient repair service with an unrivalled customer experience.