Field Motor Engineer

Division: Davies UKI Reports to: Head of Engineering Location: Field-based Hours: 08:30 17:00 About the Role We are looking for an experienced Field Engineer with a strong background in motor engineering and claims. This role requires expertise in vehicle inspection, repair cost negotiation, and claims management , supporting both customers and internal teams to deliver high-quality outcomes. You will play a key role in assessing vehicle damage, providing valuations, and managing total loss settlements across a wide variety of vehicle types. What will your day look like: Key Responsibilities Produce accurate, detailed, and high-quality engineering reportsAssess, value, and negotiate vehicle repair costsProvide fair and accurate vehicle valuationsNegotiate total loss settlementsApply detailed knowledge of salvage categoriesManage claims through to resolutionLiaise with repairers, customers, and internal teamsSupport colleagues and contribute to team successKnowledge and Abilities: Skills & Experience Essential: Qualified to IAEA or ATA (VDA) standard Experience within insurer or independent engineering environmentStrong understanding of claims processes and salvage categorisationExperience using estimating systems (e.g. Audatex, GT Motive, Glasss )Ability to inspect a wide range of vehicles including: CarsHGVsAgricultural machineryCaravansExcellent negotiation and communication skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving abilityEffective time management and prioritisation skillsDesirable: AQP qualification Personal Attributes Detail-oriented and structured approachConfident decision maker and negotiatorAbility to work independently in a fast-paced environmentStrong customer focus with complaint resolution experienceProfessional handling of sensitive and confidential information#INDUKI Benefits Career & Purpose Davies Innovation LabLeadership training programmeFunding for professional qualificationsThrive at Davies; learning opportunitiesEnvironmental & Social The Davies FoundationLocal charity fundingPennies To HeavenEmployee Resource GroupsEmployee volunteering programmeFinancial Health Pension, 5% employee and 5% employer contributionMy Choices at Davies provides; High Street discounts and Financial wellbeing hubLife assurance: x4Refer a FriendCycle to Work SchemeLease car salary sacrificeDavies Incentive PlanEnhanced maternity, paternity and adoption payMental, Physical & Emotional Wellbeing Wellbeing centre; move, munch, money & mind focusDiscounts with 100's of UK retailersEAP; 24/7 confidential helpline25 days holiday, increases to 26 days after 5 years and 27 after 10 yearsFlexible workingDress for your dayInclusive employment policies eg. Menopause, fostering friendly, fertility, sabbatical policy and baby loss and miscarriageFlexible benefits include; holiday purchase plan and a opportunity to purchase heath cash plan and BUPA dental planAbout Davies We are a specialist professional services and technology firm, working in partnership with leading insurance, highly regulated and global businesses. We help our clients to manage risk, operate their core business processes, transform and grow. We deliver professional services and technology solutions across the risk and insurance value chain, including excellence in claims, underwriting, distribution, regulation & risk, customer experience, human capital, digital transformation & change management. Our global team of more than 8,000 professionals operate across ten countries, including the UK & the U.S. Over the past ten years Davies has grown its annual revenues more than 20-fold, investing heavily in research & development, innovation & automation, colleague development, and client service. Today the group serves more than 1,500 insurance, financial services, public sector, and other highly regulated clients.TPBN1_UKTJ