Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do, and we start by taking care of you, our valued colleague. A career at Sedgwick means experiencing our culture of caring. It means having flexibility and time for all the things that are important to you. It’s an opportunity to do something meaningful, each and every day. It’s having support for your mental, physical, financial and professional needs. It means sharpening your skills and growing your career. And it means working in an environment that celebrates diversity and is fair and inclusive. 

A career at Sedgwick is where passion meets purpose to make a positive impact on the world through the people and organizations we serve. If you are someone who is driven to make a difference, who enjoys a challenge and above all, if you’re someone who cares, there’s a place for you here. Join us and contribute to Sedgwick being a great place to work.

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The Role

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Aircraft Engineer or Aviation Insurance Specialist to join our business in the role of an Aviation Surveyor. You will investigate and report on aviation incidents/accidents that are subject to insurance claims and provide aviation technical services and expertise to our clients.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

Travel to / attend accident or incident sites or repair stations, as necessary, to thoroughly investigate the circumstances and cause of loss and to survey and assess damage, potential repair costs and/or salvage value.

Evaluate, negotiate, monitor, supervise and agree aircraft recovery options, repair workscopes, supplementary costs and wreckage disposal or salvage sale.

Provide detailed and timely reports, following company reporting standards for consideration by our clients.

Communicate in a timely and effective manner as necessary to progress the claim.

Utilise company claims management and accounting systems.

Contribute to company growth and development by marketing the services provided in accordance company/management guidelines.

What you should have:

The ability to travel at short notice internationally.

Experienced in heavy aircraft maintenance and structural repairs.

Knowledge of aircraft engines and their operation and repair.

Licenced Aircraft Engineer to B1 or B2 level, or equivalent.

Management experience.

Knowledge of aircraft maintenance and repair costings.

Ability to write technical reports.

Experienced with the Microsoft office suite.

Good verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to work under pressure and manage your own workload.

What will you get for this role?

Competitive salary depending on skills, experience and qualifications

Healthcare scheme

A Self Invested Personal Pension Scheme

Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays

Discounts on various products and services

Employee assistance programme for employee wellbeing

Life assurance

Group Income Protection

Voluntary benefits – dental cover, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, wellbeing and digital GP apps

Working at Sedgwick

Our company is a place where creative and caring people of all backgrounds can be challenged, grow as individuals, and feel a higher purpose in the unique value they bring and the difference they make in the lives of others. We celebrate our differences; cultivating uniqueness and belonging allows us to connect with our consumers on a personal level, understand our clients’ needs, support the communities in which we operate, and perform at our best.

We’re passionate and understanding about our colleagues – so we have built flexibility into our colleague working model. If you wish to work from home, split your working time between the home and office or change your hours so you can collect your children or care for someone in your family, we’re supportive of that. As a flexible employer, we’re happy to discuss options that take into consideration your personal needs for this position during your interview.

Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to: ID document verification, credit check, address verification, employment verification, employment gap verification, UK DBS, UK financial regulator search, anti-money laundering search, directorship search and global watch list check.

Sedgwick is committed to Equal Opportunity and Diversity. We aim to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the ground of race, colour, nationality, religion, ethnic or national origins, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation or disability.

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Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Sedgwick retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.