Commercial Vehicle Image Engineer

Commercial Vehicle Image Engineer (Bodyshop or VDA experience preferred)

Location: Huddersfield (hybrid working available once fully trained)

Salary: £34, £38,250.00 per annum, depending on experience

Join a forward-thinking team and take your career to the next level.

Do you have experience assessing or working with large commercial vehicles such as HGVs, LCVs, or fleet vans? Are you confident in your understanding of repair methodology and vehicle estimating? If so, we want to hear from you.

We're looking for a skilled Commercial Vehicle Image Engineer to join our growing team in Huddersfield. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and supportive environment where your expertise will make a real impact.

What you'll be doing:

• Reviewing and validating repair estimates for commercial vehicles on behalf of leading insurers.
• Assessing vehicle damage using documentation, images, and technical data.
• Ensuring accuracy in cost indemnification and making necessary amendments to estimates.
• Communicating effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure clarity and consistency.

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience with commercial vehicle assessment, estimating, or repair methodology.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive and collaborative approach to problem-solving.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that values innovation, growth, and professional development. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, apply now and become part of our success story.

This is a hybrid desktop role, following initial 100% office-based training on our internal systems and report writing.

Join FMG as a Commercial Vehicle Image Engineer and enjoy some outstanding benefits …

Of course, there's a great basic salary, but that's just the beginning. Our most popular benefits include …

Salary - Up to £38,250.00 per annum based on experience, enhanced by a quarterly bonus.

Annual leave - Start with 24 days, increasing to 26 days with service. Of course, you'll have public holidays too and an extra day's leave to celebrate your birthday

Pension - Employer contributions of 3%.

Financial Benefits - Enjoy the security of free life assurance, a save-as-you-earn scheme, an employee referral scheme (earning £1,000 per referral), and our Benefits App with discounts and cashback at top retailers like Tesco, Asda, Currys, B&Q, and Wickes.

Wellbeing Services - Access our colleague assistance programme with 24/7 GP service, mental health support and physiotherapy plus cycle to work, eyecare vouchers, Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan and Travel Insurance.

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.

FMGive - Ditch the desk and have a fully paid working day each year dedicated to volunteering support for our amazing local charities Not to mention getting involved in our fantastic fundraising events that regularly take place in and out of the office.

Motoring Benefits - Take advantage of exclusive employee vehicle-leasing schemes, discounted repairs, and reduced rates on weekend car and van hires.

Stream - A free financial wellbeing app that gives you more control over your pay, helps you save, provides financial advice and offers even more discounts on your shopping.

About you

• Previous proven body shop estimating experience (VDA with ATA accreditation), desktop engineering-based insurance work or body shop repairs (Paint/Panel Techs).
• Experience of commercial motor vehicles, familiarity with all types of damage and repair methods.
• Good understanding and knowledge of estimating and valuation tools, especially Audatex.
• Knowledge and experience of the commercial vehicle accident repair sector.
• Experience of commercial vehicles will be helpful along with exposure to an insurance or claims operating environment.
• 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 and negotiator, 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.

Please note that without the essential skills outlined above, we will be unable to progress your application

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.

We're also part of something bigger - ZIGUP, a leading provider of integrated mobility solutions, supporting customers across the UK, Ireland, and Spain. Unlock your potential in an industry-leading business, surrounded by inspiring individuals and leaders, fuelled by the opportunity to thrive in your career.

We are agile. We are experts. We are imaginative. We are reliable.

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