Full job descriptionField EngineerDivision: Davies UKI
Reports to: Head of Engineering
Location: Field-based
Hours: 08:30 – 17:00
About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Field Engineer with a strong background in motor engineering and claims. This role requires expertise in vehicle inspection, repair cost negotiation, and claims management, supporting both customers and internal teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.



You will play a key role in assessing vehicle damage, providing valuations, and managing total loss settlements across a wide variety of vehicle types.



What will your day look like:
Key Responsibilities*Produce accurate, detailed, and high-quality engineering reports
*Assess, value, and negotiate vehicle repair costs
*Provide fair and accurate vehicle valuations
*Negotiate total loss settlements
*Apply detailed knowledge of salvage categories
*Manage claims through to resolution
*Liaise with repairers, customers, and internal teams
*Support colleagues and contribute to team success






Knowledge and Abilities:
Skills & Experience
Qualified to IAEA or ATA (VDA) standard
*Experience within insurer or independent engineering environment
*Strong understanding of claims processes and salvage categorisation
*Experience using estimating systems (e.g. Audatex, GT Motive, Glass’s)
*Ability to inspect a wide range of vehicles including: *Cars
*HGVs
*Agricultural machinery
*Caravans

*Excellent negotiation and communication skills
*Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
*Effective time management and prioritisation skills

AQP qualification
Personal Attributes*Detail-oriented and structured approach
*Confident decision maker and negotiator
*Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
*Strong customer focus with complaint resolution experience
*Professional handling of sensitive and confidential information
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Benefits
Career & Purpose
*Davies Innovation Lab
*Leadership training programme
*Funding for professional qualifications
*Thrive at Davies; learning opportunities
Environmental & Social
*The Davies Foundation
*Local charity funding
*Pennies To Heaven
*Employee Resource Groups
*Employee volunteering programme
Financial Health
*Pension, 5% employee and 5% employer contribution
*My Choices at Davies provides; High Street discounts and Financial wellbeing hub
*Life assurance: x4
*Refer a Friend
*Cycle to Work Scheme
*Lease car salary sacrifice
*Davies Incentive Plan
*Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
Mental, Physical & Emotional Wellbeing
*Wellbeing centre; move, munch, money & mind focus
*Discounts with 100’s of UK retailers
*EAP; 24/7 confidential helpline
*25 days holiday, increases to 26 days after 5 years and 27 after 10 years
*Flexible working
*Dress for your day
*Inclusive employment policies eg. Menopause, fostering friendly, fertility, sabbatical policy and baby loss and miscarriage
*Flexible benefits include; holiday purchase plan and a opportunity to purchase heath cash plan and BUPA dental plan