Desktop Motor Engineer

Sedgwick; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading risk and claims administration partner in the UK is seeking a Desktop Motor Engineer. The ideal candidate will assess vehicle damages, determine repairs, and negotiate costs, all while ensuring customer satisfaction. This position offers a competitive salary and flexible working options. An early-stage career in motor engineering is preferred, alongside knowledge of vehicle repair methodologies. The role provides significant opportunities for growth and technical development within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Self Invested Personal Pension Scheme (SIPP)

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private healthcare plan

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Voluntary flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Technical expertise in vehicle assessment and repairs.
• Attention to detail and customer-centric approach.
• Early stage experience in motor engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess vehicle damage and determine repair methods.
• Liaise with repair shops and review claims.
• Provide cost estimates and keep customers informed.

Skills

Knowledge of modern motor vehicle repair and methodology

Ability to negotiate and agree on repair costs

Skills in negotiating total loss settlements

Self-motivated and capable of making independent decisions

Knowledge of vehicle construction and repair techniques

Competent in using repair Estimating Systems (Audatex)

Education

Accredited to ATA standards or working towards it

Job description

Desktop Motor Engineer page is loaded## Desktop Motor Engineerlocations: UK-Birmingham: UK-Cardifftime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R70015By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top CompaniesCertified as a Great Place to WorkFortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & InsuranceDesktop Motor Engineer**Job Location: United Kingdom, hybrid working****Job Type: Permanent****Remuneration: Competitive salary taking into account skills, experience and qualifications**# **We have a fantastic opportunity for a Desktop Motor Engineer to join the team and can be based anywhere in the UK.**You'll support the Claims department by ensuring vehicles involved in accidents are repaired correctly or valued if beyond repair. This role requires technical expertise, attention to detail, and a customer-centric approach.You will be assessing vehicle damage, determining repair methods, and liaising with repair shops. You'll review claims, provide cost estimates, and keep customers informed, balancing technical assessments with customer interactions. You'll collaborate with the engineering team and other departments, ensuring seamless operations and exceptional service delivery.This role would particularly suit someone at the early stage of their career in motor engineering, looking to build hands-on experience and grow their technical expertise in a dynamic and supportive environment.# **The skills you will have when you apply:*** Knowledge of modern motor vehicle repair and methodology.* Ability to negotiate and agree on repair costs.* Skills in negotiating total loss settlements.* Self-motivated and capable of making independent decisions.* Accredited to ATA standards or working towards it.* Knowledge of vehicle construction and repair techniques.* Competent in using repair Estimating Systems (Audatex).# **What we’ll give you for this role:****Remuneration & more*** Competitive salary taking into account skills, experience and qualifications* A Self Invested Personal Pension Scheme (SIPP)* Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays* Flexible working from our office or your home**Health & support*** Private healthcare plan (including pre-existing conditions)* Life assurance* Employee assistance programme for employee wellbeing* Group Income Protection**Other benefits*** Voluntary flexible benefits – green car scheme, travel insurance, dental cover, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, welling and digital GP applications* Discounts on various products and services# **This isn't just a position, it's a pivotal role in shaping our industry**At Sedgwick, you won't just build your career; you'll cultivate a team of experts. Our Sedgwick University offering empowers you to excel as well as your team members, with the most comprehensive training program in the industry which includes more than 15,000 courses on demand, training specific to roles, and opportunities to continue formal education.Together, we're not only reshaping the insurance landscape, we’re building a legacy of talent. Come and be a catalyst for change within our industry.# **Next steps for you:**As part of our commitment to you, we are proud to have a zero tolerance policy towards discrimination of any kind regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital/ family status, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation.After the closing date we will review all applications and may select some applicants for an interview (which may be virtual, or in-person).Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Sedgwick retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.## Sedgwick is the world’s leading risk and claims administration partner, which helps clients thrive by navigating the unexpected. The company’s expertise, combined with the most advanced AI-enabled technology available, sets the standard for solutions in claims administration, loss adjusting, benefits administration, and product recall. With over 33,000 colleagues and 10,000 clients across 80 countries, Sedgwick provides unmatched perspective, caring that counts, and solutions for the rapidly changing and complex risk landscape. For more, see