Image Engineer

Job Title: Image Engineer (bodyshop or VDA experience preferred) – Hybrid working available once fully trained. 
Location: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire 
Salary: up to £36,000 depending on experience + quarterly bonus + benefits
Job Type: Permanent, Full time: 37.5 hours per week

Overview of the Role
The purpose of the role is to engineer and authorize vehicle repair costs in accordance with manufacturer’s methodology while taking all aspects of the claim into consideration. You will be responsible for taking technical calls, producing inspection reports, and making total loss decisions whilst authorising supplementary estimates. You will engage with the network to develop a strong working relationship with maximum efficiency.

About you
This role is suited to Vehicle Damage Assessor currently working in the accident repair industry
Paint, Panel and Mechanical Technicians with minimum of 3 years hands on experience are also welcomed to apply as systems training will be given
Highly conscientious and self-motivated, with an eye for detail and proven problem solving skills, you will gain genuine satisfaction from finding ways to continually provide exceptional customer service.
An outstanding communicator, you will also have strong questioning and listening skills, together with an ability to quickly develop rapport with customers and suppliers over the phone.
A strong team player, you will strive to ensure the achievement of personal goals as well as providing support to colleagues.
Working towards IAEA and ATA VDA qualification.
As this role involves a significant amount of telephone and PC work, candidates are expected to be a confident user of both.

What's in it for you?
Salary- up to £36k per annum depending on experience, plus a quarterly bonus.
Annual leave- 24 days, rising to 26 with length of service. Of course, you’ll have public holidays too and we’ll even help you celebrate with an extra day off for your birthday!
Pension- 3% Employer Contributions. 
Financial Benefits- save-as-you-earn scheme, employee referral scheme- earn £1,000 per person you successfully refer, free life assurance and access to our Benefits App offering unlimited access to a huge range of retailer discounts and cashback deals (incl. Tesco, Asda, Currys, B&Q & Wickes to name just a few).
Lifestyle & Wellbeing Benefits- discounted & flexible gym memberships, eye care vouchers, a cycle to work scheme, a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme with an NHS Approved mental well-being mobile app.
Motoring Benefits- access to an employee vehicle-leasing scheme, free motor accident assistance, discounted vehicle repairs and discounts on weekend vehicle hire and van hire.
Community- Great working environment in our new offices with fantastic modern break out areas, free car parking, onsite canteen, kitchen facilities, TV area, and shower facilities for those that want to take advantage of the cycle to work scheme.

About us
FMG is the UK's leading independent provider of fleet incident management and specialist vehicle recovery services. We provide outsourced incident management support, specialist rapid response and recovery management to a wide range of insurers and blue light services.
We put our customers at the heart of everything we do, making their lives easier and taking the stress out of accidents. Our commitment to customer service is what sets us apart.

Be part of our future
If you like what we have to offer and want to hear more, please apply today for immediate consideration!