About the Role
Solus Aviva Motor Engineers preserve consistency and the very best customer service across our market leading business and our strategic partners. Our world class insurance business requires a knowledgeable and skilled engineer to take our claims to the next level of customer service and customer expectations.
Responsibilities
- Deal with all aspects of both Insured and Third-party motor inspections.
- Use state of the art technology to receive and audit estimates prior to authorising repairs.
- Authorise repairs to our Approved Repairer Network as well as Customer Nominated Repairers in a timely and cost effective manner.
- Be in constant contact with our Solus sites as well as our approved repairers.
- Monitor performance, recognise potential areas of improvement and relationship building.
Requirements
- Member of either IMI / IRTE / ATA / VDA or be working towards (or willing to do so).
- Motor Claims knowledge including a basic understanding of insurance principles.
- Good working knowledge of computerised damage estimating systems, including Audatex.
- Good spoken and written communication skills.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Positive and self-confident approach when dealing with our customers.
- Empathy, tact, assertiveness and diplomacy when talking to customers.
- Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines and where required be able to use own initiative.
- PC literate with good administrative skills.
- Ability to take on increased ownership and responsibility when necessary.
Skills
- Motor Claims knowledge
- Insurance principles
- Computerised damage estimating systems
- Audatex
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Administrative skills
Location
- UK
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Experienced
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive salary based on location, skills, experience, and qualifications.
Benefits
- Bonus opportunity tied to your performance and the overall success of Solus.
- Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
- 33 days’ holiday (including bank holidays), with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days.
- Up to 40% discount on Aviva products and other retailer discounts.
- Share in Aviva’s success through the Aviva Save As You Earn scheme.
- Supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave.
- Wellbeing focus with tools like Group Income Protection and 24/7 GP access.
About the Company
- Solus, who are owned by Aviva, are one of the UK leaders in vehicle repairs, returning cars to the road in just 11 days on average and a 4.6/5 star customer rating.
- With an award-winning apprenticeship programme and winners of other recognised industry awards Solus are proud to be shaping the future of vehicle repair.
Equal Opportunity
- At Solus, we value inclusivity and welcome all applicants. If you’re excited but don’t tick every box, we encourage you to apply—your unique skills might be just what we need.
- We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria—just email us after applying to let us know.
