Field Motor Engineer - Bristol / Yeovil / Bournemouth / Southampton

Field Engineer Division: 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.

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

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 #INDUKI