Building Technician (Subsidence)
Remote working available
Monday-Friday; 37.5 hours per week (overtime is available)
Permanent #INDHP
Due to our continued expansion in the UK market, Davies Group are looking for a self-driven and confident desk-based Building Technician to join our subsidence team.
The role can be based in our Bolton Office or Home Based (ideally you will have had previous experience of working from home before because you'll know the discipline and focus required to work from home).
Main duties and responsibilities will be to work as part of our desk-based team to drive subsidence claims towards settlement and will include:
· Communicating with customers, contractors and insurer clients over the telephone, email and in writing
· Managing third party companies to achieve vegetation removal and drain repairs to mitigate the cause of subsidence damage
· Updating and creating building repair scopes using our in-house schedule of rates
· Assessing contractor estimates
· Negotiating cash settlements for repairs with policyholders
· Managing panel contractors, controlling repair schedules and costs
· Settling claims under delegated authority
Subsidence Building Technician Skills and Experience:
· Previous subsidence/buildings insurance claims experience OR extensive trade experience (5+ years) OR be a graduate building surveyor
· Demonstrate great communication and organisation skills
· Ability to demonstrate a high standard of customer service
· Computer literate, with excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Ability to thrive in a fast-paced target driven environment
· Positive attitude and be a flexible, self-motivated team player
· Attention to detail and ability to assess and resolve problems and find solutions
This is an exciting opportunity for ambitious individuals seeking career path progression. As a permanent employee of Davies Group, you will be entitled to an array of benefits, including 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), access to discounts to thousands of retailers as well as the training and support you require to take your career further than ever before (plus many more)!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £23,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Property Claims Processing: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Remote