Motor Damage Estimator - #2126736

Manchester City Centre | Office-Based initially, with Hybrid Working Available
Monday - Friday | 9:00am - 5:00pm
£40,000 per annum

Are you an experienced Motor Engineer, Vehicle Damage Estimator, Automotive Assessor or Bodyshop Engineer looking for a position where your technical knowledge can make a real difference?

MPJ Recruitment is working exclusively with a well-established and highly regarded specialist within the vehicle engineering and accident damage assessment sector. As the business continues to expand, they are looking to appoint an experienced Motor Vehicle Engineer to join their technical team in Manchester.

This is an opportunity to become part of a knowledgeable and collaborative organisation that places a genuine emphasis on technical standards, employee development, career progression and work-life balance.

Working as part of the engineering function, you'll be responsible for assessing accident-damaged vehicles and providing accurate technical recommendations to support the claims and repair process.

Your day-to-day duties will include:

• Reviewing vehicle damage and determining appropriate repair methodologies.
• Producing accurate repair estimates, valuations and engineering assessments.
• Creating comprehensive technical reports using Audatex and Glassmatix.
• Working closely with insurers, repairers and customers to ensure cases progress smoothly.
• Reviewing repair proposals and negotiating appropriate and commercially viable outcomes.
• Managing an individual portfolio of assessments while maintaining high levels of accuracy and productivity.
• Ensuring engineering decisions and reports comply with relevant industry standards and internal procedures.
• Applying your technical knowledge to assess modern vehicle repair requirements and accident damage.

We're keen to speak with experienced automotive professionals who have a strong technical understanding of vehicle repair and accident damage.

You could currently be working as a:

• Vehicle Damage Assessor
• Motor Engineer
• Motor Engineer Assessor
• Automotive Engineer
• Bodyshop Estimator / VDA
• Independent Vehicle Assessor
• Accident Damage Assessor

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Relevant ATA VDA, IMI, IAEA or AQP qualifications.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle construction, repair techniques and modern automotive technology.
• Previous experience assessing accident damage and determining repair requirements.
• Working knowledge of Audatex and Glassmatix estimating platforms.
• Good Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management abilities.
• A methodical approach with excellent attention to detail.

You'll be joining an organisation that recognises the importance of its engineering team and provides an environment where experienced professionals can continue to develop their careers.

Alongside the £40,000 salary, you'll receive:

• 25 days' annual leave + Bank Holidays
• 2 additional days' annual leave following 12 months without sickness absence
• Contributory pension scheme
• Your birthday off
• Your child's first day at school off
• Employee discounts across gyms, retailers, holidays and other national brands
• Dress-down Fridays
• Regular team-building events and social activities
• Hybrid working available once established within the role

If you're an experienced automotive engineering professional looking for your next challenge with a business that values technical expertise and invests in its people, we'd be keen to speak with you.

Apply today and a member of the MPJ Recruitment team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail.