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17.2.2012

Permanent

Inhouse Accident Engineers

northgatevehiclehire.co.uk

IN-HOUSE ACCIDENT ENGINEERS

Northgate Vehicle Hire is the UK’s largest provider of light commercial rental vehicles. Due to our
continued growth, we are currently seeking to expand our Accident Management team, and have
vacancies for in-house engineers based at our head office in Darlington.

The ideal candidates will have a vehicle body and/or paint technical background, have a good working
knowledge of the Audatex estimating platform and experience in a customer facing role. They will be
PC literate, numerate and be able to communicate effectively over the telephone. Candidates must be
competent negotiators and either hold, or be willing to work towards, attainment of the ATA Vehicle
Damage Assessment qualification. In return we offer excellent working conditions, a salary of £23,000
per annum, and the chance to be part of a great team!

Please email your CV to centraladminrecruitment@northgateplc.com

Salary Type:Per Annum

Closing Date:29 March 2012

Job Ref:Inhouse Accident Engineers

Contact:

Telephone:

Email:centraladminrecruitment@northgateplc.com

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Contents include:

The fundamentals of damage appraisal

Customer service

Upselling

Light accident damage

Moderate accident damage

Heavy accident damage

Theft damage

Vandalism

Bodyshell changes

Fire damage

Steering and suspension

Contract repairs

Supplementary assessments

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