Forensic Vehicle Fire Investigator - #137455

Department: Claims Management

Location: Preston

Description

Due to continued growth and success, GBB have an exciting opportunity for a Forensic Vehicle Fire Investigator to join our team.


What will your day look like:

This home-based, full-time role involves:

• Travelling to and from storage compounds or the location of fire damaged vehicles
• Conducting thorough, forensic vehicle examinations, capturing important details and Photographs
• Using the results of inspection in conjunction with other evidence to determine the likely origin and cause of vehicle fires
• Producing, independent, technical reports that accurately present and interpret the evidence in a manner easily understandable by a layperson, insurer, lawyer, or court.
• Working in full compliance of civil procedure rules
• Liaising with barristers/ legal teams and giving expert witness testimony in court where required
  
  

A Level 5 (HND) qualification in an engineering subject and previous vehicle fire investigation experience/ qualification is ideal. However, some training is available so candidates who can demonstrate a high level of experience in motor mechanical investigations are also encouraged to apply.


Knowledge and Abilities:

Principally, you must be well-organised, motivated, capable of working autonomously, possess an aptitude for problem solving, and have excellent written and verbal skills. A driving licence and a willingness to travel are essential.

We would be particularly interested to hear from candidates located around the south midlands/ south east areas.


Benefits

Career & Purpose

• Davies Innovation Lab
• Leadership training programme
• Funding for professional qualifications
• Thrive at Davies; learning opportunities

Environmental & Social

• The Davies Foundation
• Local charity funding
• Pennies To Heaven
• Employee Resource Groups
• Employee volunteering programme

Financial Health

• Pension, 5% employee and 5% employer contribution
• My Choices at Davies provides; High Street discounts and Financial wellbeing hub
• Life assurance: x4
• Refer a Friend
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Lease car salary sacrifice
• Davies Incentive Plan
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay

Mental, Physical & Emotional Wellbeing

• Wellbeing centre; move, munch, money & mind focus
• Discounts with 100's of UK retailers
• EAP; 24/7 confidential helpline
• 25 days holiday, increases to 26 days after 5 years and 27 after 10 years
• Flexible working; hybrid, work from home or join a collaborative office space
• Dress for your day
• Inclusive employment policies eg. Menopause, fostering friendly, fertility, sabbatical policy and baby loss and miscarriage
• Flexible benefits include; holiday purchase plan and a opportunity to purchase heath cash plan and BUPA dental plan