Vehicle Damage Assessor

If you’re a current Motor Claims Assessing professional or an experienced panel beater or automotive spray painter and looking to get off the tools, this may be the role for you.

Our client is the fastest growing major domestic insurer in Australia. This multi award-winning company pride themselves on their work life balance and employee happiness.

They have a fantastic reputation and are associated with household names under their national umbrella.

We are currently seeking multiple candidates to be Motor Assessors within their Motor Assessment team, who will be carrying out physical assessments of vehicles insured by our client to determine cause, coverage & repair of damages.

Your new role – full training provided!

Reporting to the Motor Assessing Team Leader, the Motor Assessor is responsible for the end-to-end management of allocated claims. You will establish the cause of damage as well as determining the scope and cost of repair to insured vehicles, whilst maintaining excellent customer service.

• Conduct assessments of insured vehicles using virtual assessing and/or causation reports provided by our panel suppliers
• Produce detailed reports - determine cause, coverage, damage and best repair methods
• Review scope of works - use your knowledge to provide expert reports to ensure the most cost effective and timely method of repairs
• Build and maintain relationships – internal and external stakeholders including local authorities and third-party repairers
• Negotiate - define the scope of work and associated costing with our repairers

What you’ll need to be successful

• Panel Beating or automotive spray-painting qualifications and/or working in a similar position is essential
• Computer/technology competence (skills testing may be required)
• Ability to thrive in fast paced high pressure environments and ambition to grow alongside the business
• Ability to prepare damage repair quotes and estimations (training provided)
• You will be required to complete background checks and proof of full working rights in Australia to be able to work in Insurance 

The perks

• Paid training (4 weeks)
• Additional days of leave – you’ll receive a paid ‘ME’ day and one paid volunteer leave day annually
• Option to purchase up to two additional weeks of leave per year
• Paid parental leave
• Continuous development opportunities
• Insurance discounts & employee benefits
• High performance is rewarded ($$$)
• Celebrate success – regular social & community activities including annual celebrations, family fun days and events across each of the sites

What you need to do now

If you are interested in this new opportunity please apply directly, or for a confidential discussion please contact Gabe Menendez from Fuse Recruitment on 0413 270 875.

At Fuse, we specialise in recruitment for the insurance industry and actively source for a broad range of established clients. If you are a broking, underwriting or claims professional looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you!

If you know someone looking for a job, refer them to us and we'll give you $500* if we find them a new role!