Senior Motor Claims Engineer

Hastings Direct

Senior Motor Claims Engineer

Salary Not Specified

Hastings Direct, Glenleigh Park, Rother

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 6 days ago, 29 Jun | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: b787ce5d8d224c3b801464cfabfabd00

Full Job Description

  • Acting as a vehicle and engineering subject matter expert, contributing where required to support colleagues and knowledge management material

  • Supporting, investigating and challenging external engineering assessors, ensuring the right customer and commercial outcomes are achieved first time

  • There will be a strong focus of undertaking audits of engineers and external suppliers and taking appropriate actions where required

  • Feeding back to colleagues, customers and their representatives and supplier partners

  • Managing and oversight of independent engineering use across claims, delivering targeted benefits and identifying opportunities to streamline our processes

  • Managing work allocation and distribution

    Technical claims experience within engineering or repair management and knowledge of motor industry (bodywork or mechanical knowledge)

  • Experience using computer estimating systems

  • Ability and confidence to develop and maintain strong working relationships and able to discuss strategy with external stakeholders

    We're a digital insurance provider with ambitious plans to become The Best and Biggest in the UK market. We've made huge investments in our data and tech capabilities over the past few years, along with nurturing our 4Cs culture. We're proud of the journey we're on as a company and know that our continued success will rely on the contribution of our talented colleagues.


  • We provide insurance for over three million customers, but we know there's even bigger opportunity out there. The fact you're now reading this job advert means we've tempted you to find out more about #lifeatHD - we really hope you like what you see, and you'll join us to share in the success of the exciting chapter that lies ahead.

    Salary - Attractive salary based on experience (pay reviews also completed each year)

    Flexible Working - We champion a flexible and hybrid working approach so please speak to your recruiter to discuss in more detail, including days in the office and at home.

    Competitive Bonus Scheme - All colleagues are eligible for our annual 4Cs performance bonus, which is usually paid in March. The scheme is based on Hastings' performance against our business goals and your own personal performance.

    Physical Wellbeing - We like to help our colleagues take a proactive approach in keeping themselves well, that's why we fund our colleagues to be able to claim against everyday health care through our healthcare cash plan.

    Financial Wellbeing - As well as providing you with 4x your salary with our life assurance cover and income protection at no extra cost, pension contribution match up to 10%, we are proud to provide you with an AWARD WINNING package which includes - discounts and cashback at everyday retailers and on our own products, fee free independent mortgage advice, and free access to financial wellbeing support.

    Mental Wellbeing Programme - At Hastings Direct we understand that mental health cannot not be scheduled, that's why we have a range of support to help you keep yourself well. We have the thrive mental health app, our colleague assistance programme available 24/7, our own in-house mental health first aiders, support groups and a dedicated team to make sure we are covering your needs

    There's more! - 25 days annual leave +bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell one of your contracted weeks, access to private healthcare, dental plans, discounted health assessments, cycle to work and tech schemes, discounted and free onsite facilities, social events throughout the year and much more. Most of our benefits and wellbeing resources are available to colleagues from their first day whilst some optional benefits, which involve committing to a 12-month payment schedule, are available as soon as you have completed your probationary period.

    Our 4Cs principles are simple: we believe by creating the right culture for our colleagues and giving them the right tools to do their job, we'll deliver good outcomes for every customer, helping us to grow the company profitably and sustainably and allowing us to invest in the communities we serve

    We deliver good outcomes for our customers every time by providing great products at the right price with our simple and straightforward service. We treat customers like we want to be treated - fairly, respectfully and with their best interests at heart