Motor Engineer

Description

We have an opportunity for you to join AXA as a Motor Claims Engineer based in Bolton, Greater Manchester. Our specialist Motor Engineering team provides technical expertise to our Motor Claims Department, customers and brokers for the management and control of motor damage spend and theft insurance claims. You will be instrumental in delivering this along with the Motor Claims Department by undertaking remote vehicle inspections and investigate, value and settle motor theft claims.

The AXA Engineering department is a diverse team of people who strongly believe in a positive and collective purpose, development and sharing knowledge is top priority so you will feel part of a supportive team for sure. Working a 35 hour week, Monday to Friday, you will use a variety of sources, from written reports, data, computerised vehicle damage estimating systems and digital imaging in the assessment of vehicle damage and loss claims. We recently recruited some great people into the team so we asked them for a quote on the experience of joining AXA “Working in a friendly supportive atmosphere, where you are trusted and empowered to do your job and feel included within the team”.

Qualifications

• Experienced in assessing damage and repair estimates to all types of motor vehicles, preferably in relation motor insurance claims.
• Experience as an Insurance Motor Engineer assessor and / or vehicle body repair including damage estimating, repair cost negotiation and vehicle valuation is essential.
• Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA) for Vehicle Damage Assessment is an essential requirement.
• Incorporated membership of the Institute of Automotive Engineer Assessors (IAEA), desirable, but not essential.
• ONC/HNC/NVQ or City and Guilds Full Technical Certificate (or equivalent) gained in an association with a recognised motor industry training or apprenticeship programme. This is desirable, but not essential.
• Conversant with computerised vehicle damage assessment systems as used by garages / vehicle repairers.
• Expert user of Audatex computerised vehicle damage assessment system and CAP valuation software.
• Conversant with Microsoft applications including Outlook, Internet Explorer, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• High level of professionalism, self-motivation and ethical behaviour.
• Ability to act on own initiative, prioritise work, plan and manage own work activities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good financial and commercial acumen.

What we offer

One of the best things about joining AXA is our rewards package. At AXA UK, we’re appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. You can expect to receive:

• Annual company & performance-based bonus
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)
• Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary)
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 3 days leave
• AXA employee discounts

AXA is proud to support the needs of our employees and as such understands everyone has individual work and home life responsibilities. We’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements for this role, should this be a requirement for you.

At AXA, we want to become one of the most inspiring companies to work for and to achieve this ambition, we need the best talent to come and work for us. We look for candidates with the right skills and values to join us and selection is based on a fair and equal process. We’re proud to be committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all backgrounds. As a financial services company, all successful candidates will be subject to preemployment checks, so we can ensure regulatory compliance.

To apply, click ‘Apply Now’ and you’ll be able to upload your profile/CV from there. If you require an alternative method of applying or would like to discuss this role further, please send an email to stacey.davies@axa-insurance.co.uk.

About AXA

With a presence in over 60 countries, and 165,000 employees serving the needs of 107 million customers, AXA is big.

But never too big to care for every single person who works here. So when you join us, we promise to put our collective might behind you and your career.

You’ll work in an open and supportive environment where you’ll be developed, challenged and encouraged to move around to achieve even bigger and better things – nationally and internationally. You’ll learn directly from senior leaders, from the best in our business. And you’ll enjoy real responsibility, really early on.

Every large company today talks about supporting diversity and inclusion. But at AXA UK, these values form an integral part of everything we do. For us, it’s about bringing together the best talent, helping people to realise their full potential by being 100% themselves at work and delivering outstanding service to everyone – regardless of difference.

Proud to be part of the AXA Group, a global insurance brand and a worldwide leader in financial services, AXA Insurance businesses employ over 5,500 in a network of offices across the UK. Our expert teams care for a huge range of customers, helping them protect their cars, homes and businesses against life’s uncertainties. Whether bought directly, through brokers or through a number of corporate partners, our market-leading products are trusted by millions.