Solus Accident Repair Centres

Overview The Vehicle Damage Assessor role at Solus is built around technical accuracy, consistency and professional judgement . From initial assessment through to repair planning, your decisions play a critical part in keeping repairs safe, efficient and fair for everyone involved. Because Solus operates directly within an insurer group, our Vehicle Damage Assessors work with a wider level of authori click apply for full job details

Overview At Solus, all roles are critical in delivering quality repairs for our customers and keeping our workshops moving. As we continue to invest in our future and strengthen our operational capability, we're looking for a HGV Class C driver. HGV Class C Driver This role is ideal for someone who understands the pace and pressure of an accident repair environment and takes pride in organisation, accuracy and supporting members of the wider team. Responsibilities What you'll be doing Our HGV drivers are kept busy in this role to get our customers back on the road quickly. We'd love you bring your previous experience to this role. You will work within a team of other drivers reporting to your Transport Controller. As a Class C HGV Driver, we want you to bring your previous experience to the team. You will collect and deliver vehicles before and after repair, working to deadlines to meet our customer's needs. You will have responsibility for collecting and delivering cars within the agreed timescales, ensuring that the customer receives the very best possible service on collection and delivery of their car, ensuring all cash and credit card transactions are accounted for and that all transactions are processed following company procedures. You will complete forms to indicate any damage on the car and specify accident-related damage and highlight any old damage, take digital photographs - and gain a signature from the customer. You will highlight any defects identified during loading/unloading of vehicles or as identified at the handover of the vehicle to the customer and bring to the attention of the Production Manager. You will also ensure all jobs are referenced and filed on completion of job. Qualifications Whowe're looking for All roles are at the heart of our business, and you'll need be enthusiastic, upbeat and committed to delivering the best repair service. You would have previous experience in a similar role with the following skills You will have experience driving HGV class 2 vehicles and within recovery. You will be very customer-focused and have great customer handling skills. Solus, who are owned by Aviva, are one of the UK leaders in vehicle repairs, returning cars to the road in just 11 days on average and a 4.6/5 star customer rating. With an award-winning apprenticeship programme and winners of other recognised industry awards Solus are proud to be shaping the future of vehicle repair. Why Join Solus? We have so much to offer when it comes to being a Solus colleague: Competitive salary based on location, skills, experience, and qualifications. Bonus opportunity tied to your performance and the overall success of Solus. Company pension scheme with employer contributions. 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays), with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days. Save money with up to 40% discount on Aviva products and other retailer discounts. Share in Aviva's success through the Aviva Save As You Earn scheme. Supportive policies including parental and car's leave. Wellbeing focus with tools like Group Income Protection and 24/7 GP access. At Solus, we value inclusivity and welcome all applicants. If you're excited but don't tick every box, we encourage you to apply-your unique skills might be just what we need. We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria-just email us after applying to let us know.

Solus Accident Repair Centres in the United Kingdom is seeking a Class C HGV Driver to support our collision repair operations. You will collect and deliver vehicles, liaise with the Transport Controller, and help get customers back on the road quickly. The role suits someone with prior HGV experience, a strong customer focus, and a commitment to accuracy and teamwork in a busy workshop environment. Training and progression opportunities are available.

Overview Are you an experienced, knowledgeable buyer who can put their commercial awareness, negotiation, and confidence to make decisions to valuable use as part of the Solus Aviva family? Responsibilities Candidate can be based in Midlands, North West or Surrey region. The role: Our Procurement Buyer will support our Procurement Lead liaising with key stakeholders determining product and service needs, monitoring business trends while negotiating the best possible, quality, price, and delivery times. This role is critical to contribute to Solus strategic approach securing long term supplier relationships, risk mitigation and maintenance of day-to-day procurement requirements; Helping us to build the bodyshop of the future and sustain our long-term growth and sustainability. Key Responsibilities: End-to-end supply chain process Optimise ordering and reordering from suppliers Mitigate risks by managing supplier relationships Maintain records of all suppliers Supporting the Commercial Department in forecasting and aligning findings with supply chain management Research requirements, opportunities, trends, and developments in the sector Collaborate to improve supplier relationships and supplier performance Review and manage supplier Non-Compliance Consider environmental impact of the supply chain and sustainability targets Qualifications Desirable qualifications and experience: Commercial education with business accreditationsin Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Economics, Applied Science, or a related field. 3-5 years in a buying function or supply chain desirable or relevant training required Highly analytical problem solver with an aptitude for figures. Ability to react quickly to an ever-changing industry sector. Self-motivated and driven to develop within the role. Excellent verbal and written communicator Who are Solus and what can they do for you? Solus is one of the largest body repair groups in the country, employing over 900 expert people across 25 UK locations and have repaired over 700,000 vehicles in the last 15 years. Our excellent benefits and rewards packages Group income protection with access to a GP and medical advice 24 hours per day for yourself and your family Competitive employer matched pension contributions Discounts on Aviva products and services Savings and benefits schemes Discounts and schemes for electric vehicle purchase for all employees Holding several main manufacturer approvals - Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes Benz, BMW, Mini, and Volkswagen Well known for prestigious award winning in the industry, customer service, apprenticeships, and IT systems fields Links with Thatcham to get the best products and training here in the UK We have a variety of locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Excited but not sure you tick every box? We are inclusive - we want applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are looking for individuals who can grow and support our business and we expect to do the same for you. We recognise that we can only achieve our vision with the dedication and collaboration of ourspecialists. This is an excellent time to join a rapidly growing business and help us to shape the future. What next? Please apply online and our recruitment team will be in contact within 7 days