MOTOR COLLISION INVESTIGATOR ( ACCIDENT INVESTIGATOR) in Knowsley

Pay:£36,000.00 per year

Reports to: Head of Fleet

Department: Fleet

Location: Knowsley

Hours : 08:00am to 16:00pm ( 37.5 hours p/w)

Job Purpose

To lead and support the investigation of motor vehicle collisions involving company assets, ensuring accurate reporting, root cause analysis, and compliance with legal and organisational requirements. The role aims to reduce risk, prevent recurrence, and uphold safety standards across the fleet.

Job Responsibilities

Incident Response & Evidence Gathering

• Attend serious collisions or significant incidents involving company vehicles.
• Secure and document evidence (photographs, witness statements, telematics data, vehicle camera footage).
• Liaise with emergency services and regulatory bodies as required.

Investigation & Analysis

• Conduct thorough investigations into accidents, near‑misses, and unsafe driving practices.
• Determine root causes and contributing factors using structured methodologies.
• Prepare detailed reports with findings, corrective actions, and recommendations.

Driving Assessments

• Carry out practical driving assessments for new drivers, high‑risk drivers, and post‑incident reviews.
• Evaluate driving behaviour, vehicle handling, and compliance with company standards.
• Provide constructive feedback and recommend training or remedial actions where necessary.

Compliance & Legal

• Ensure investigations comply with legal frameworks and company policies.
• Advise drivers and managers on legal obligations post‑incident (e.g., statements to police).
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity of all investigation data.

Collaboration

• Work closely with Fleet Compliance, Driver Training, and HSQE teams to implement corrective actions.
• Support insurance claims by providing accurate and timely documentation.
• Participate in audits and reviews of accident trends.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify patterns and propose initiatives to reduce collision frequency.
• Contribute to driver risk assessments and training programmes.
• Monitor effectiveness of implemented safety measures.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation. This job description will be updated as and when the role changes or develops in line with company activities and role requirements.

General Experience / Qualifications

Essential

• Strong knowledge of road traffic legislation and accident investigation techniques.
• Experience in fleet operations or transport compliance.
• Ability to analyse data from telematics and vehicle camera systems.
• Competence in conducting practical driving assessments.
• Excellent communication and report‑writing skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Formal qualification in accident investigation or road safety.
• Experience working with large fleets and insurance processes.
• Competence in Microsoft Office and investigation software tools.