Job Description

AQP Engineer / Vehicle Damage Assessor

Salary: Dependent on experience

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced AQP Engineer / Vehicle Damage Assessor to join our Vehicle Sales Supply Team at IAA. This is a remote-based role, with occasional travel required to our sites in Doncaster, Winsford, or Gloucester.


In this role, you will report to the Salvage Operations Director and be responsible for assessing vehicle damage, producing accurate reports using the Audatex system, and supporting salvage review and categorisation. You'll also work closely with our partners, offering expert guidance on salvage-related queries.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct vehicle damage assessments via physical inspections or image-based reviews. Create and review repair estimates using Audatex. Support salvage categorisation in accordance with the latest Motor Vehicle Salvage Code of Practice. Liaise with internal teams and external partners to resolve salvage queries and provide technical expertise. Make informed decisions quickly and independently in a fast-paced environment.

What You Bring:

Proven experience in the motor vehicle repair industry. Proficiency with Audatex and knowledge of vehicle damage assessment best practices. Ideally qualified to ATA VDA AQP standard and a member of the IAEA. In-depth understanding of salvage processes and the latest Motor Vehicle Salvage Code of Practice. Strong attention to detail, with excellent time management, organisation, and accuracy. Confident communicator with strong negotiation and influencing skills. IAEA AQP qualification (or currently working towards it).

What we offer:

Competitive basic salary and 33 days holiday (including Bank Holidays). Ongoing training and professional development. Free onsite parking. Uniform and PPE provided. Benefithub (World's largest selection of Employee Discounts and Lifestyle Benefits). Employee discount on vehicles, vehicles parts and Vodaphone. Paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice. Day shift, Monday to Friday. Pension plan with 3.5% employer contribution.

Please note:

This role is subject to a satisfactory DBS, right to work and reference checks.

Who are we:

IAA

IAA Holdings, LLC (IAA), an RB Global company (NYSE: RBA) (TSX: RBA), is a trusted global marketplace for insights, services and transaction solutions for commercial assets and vehicles. Leveraging leading-edge technology and focusing on innovation, IAA's unique platform facilitates the marketing and sale of total-loss, damaged and low-value vehicles. IAA serves a global buyer base - located throughout over 170 countries - and a full spectrum of sellers, including insurers, dealerships, fleet lease and rental car companies, and charitable organisations. For more information on IAA in the UK visit IAAI.co.uk and for more information about RB Global visit RBGlobal.com.


IAA is an equal opportunity employer and ensures non-discrimination in all activities in accordance with all applicable laws. This position is open to all qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in the country in which this job is located.

Company Overview

SYNETIQ Ltd., the UK-based business unit of IAA Holdings, LLC (IAA), an RB Global, Inc. company, is the leading integrated salvage, dismantling and vehicle recycling company in the UK, formed to become the most innovative and trusted business in the industry. An integrated, data-driven and innovative business, SYNETIQ has led the way in raising industry standards and continually innovates ways of working to deliver great value, ensure complete compliance and provide a positive experience. SYNETIQ is proud to have major household names in its portfolio, including insurers, accident management companies, fleets, police forces, logistics companies, vehicle repair body shops, and remanufacturers. With cutting-edge data and software solutions, multiple sites, a specialist vehicle recovery fleet and over 800 dedicated UK-based employees, customers and clients trust SYNETIQ to create bespoke solutions to deliver the maximum benefit for their business. For more information about SYNETIQ visit SYNETIQ.co.uk.