At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct desktop assessments and make key decisions on vehicle repairs without site visits.
- Company: Established automotive engineering services company with a remote-friendly culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Exciting role with no fieldwork and a focus on career development.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make impactful decisions in the automotive industry from anywhere.
- Qualifications: Experience in motor engineering and familiarity with estimating software preferred.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 35000 £ per year.
Are you an experienced motor engineer looking to move away from site visits and focus purely on desktop assessment work? We're recruiting on behalf of an established name in automotive engineering services.
This role sits within a busy desktop engineering team, handling a broad mix of vehicle types and case complexities entirely from a remote setting - no fieldwork required.
What the Role Involves- Working from images, estimates and supporting reports, you'll take ownership of the full engineering assessment process:
- Making repair vs. total loss decisions
- Confirming correct repair methodology in accordance with manufacturer and Thatcham guidance
- Reviewing estimates and negotiating cost adjustments where needed
- Signing off repairs within set SLA windows
- Valuing vehicles and applying the correct salvage category under ABI guidelines
- Liaising with repairers and other parties to agree final costs and settlement figures
- Keeping all engineering decisions compliant with relevant industry and regulatory standards
- Solid background in motor engineering; prior desktop-based experience is a bonus, not a deal breaker
- Comfortable working with estimating software such as Audatex, GT Motive, Glassmatix or Escribe
- Good grasp of Thatcham repair standards and OEM requirements
- A commercially minded approach - you know how to balance quality repairs with cost control
- Confident handling your own case-load, hitting KPIs and SLAs
- Clear, persuasive communicator, comfortable negotiating with repairers and other stakeholders
- Strong with numbers and comfortable producing clear written reports
- Competent user of Microsoft Office
- ATA VDA qualification
- AQP / Salvage Categorisation certification
- IMI membership is desirable but not essential
If this sounds like your next opportunity, APPLY NOW or contact Lewis at Select Recruitment for more information.
Desktop Motor Engineer/ VDA in Ipswich employer: Select Recruitment Specialists Ltd
Join a leading name in automotive engineering services that values your expertise and offers a supportive remote work environment. With a focus on employee growth, you will have access to ongoing training and development opportunities while enjoying a collaborative culture that prioritises work-life balance. This role allows you to leverage your skills in a dynamic setting, ensuring meaningful contributions without the demands of fieldwork.
Contact Details:
Select Recruitment Specialists Ltd Recruitment Team
