At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct detailed inspections on HGVs, ensuring safety and quality standards are met.
- Company: Join DEKRA, a leader in vehicle inspection and industry transformation.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, 25 days leave, private health insurance, and more.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on road safety while working independently in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in HGV maintenance and strong attention to detail required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 38212 £ per year.
Location: Field based role - Positions available across the country
Salary: up to £30,000 - £38,212.00 DOE
Contract: Full time, Permanent (Part Time availability dependent upon area)
Do you want to boost the future towards a safe, secure and sustainable world? At DEKRA we deal with future topics in every field of work: from vehicle inspection to cyber security, from product testing to clean energies or from automated driving to artificial intelligence. We anticipate technical developments early on and drive industry transformation as thought leaders.
A Day in the Life and the Impact You'll Make:
As an HGV Vehicle Inspection Engineer at DEKRA Automotive, no two days are the same. You'll travel across your designated region, carrying out detailed inspections on HGVs at dealerships and compounds, ensuring every vehicle meets the highest safety and quality standards. From pre-purchase assessments to end-of-contract audits, your expertise will directly support businesses in making informed decisions while maintaining compliance and industry excellence.
What You'll Do:
- Conduct high-quality HGV vehicle inspections, including pre-purchase, end-of-contract, and warranty evaluations
- Travel within your assigned region to dealerships and compounds, following appointments arranged by the deployment team
- Produce accurate, detailed, and timely inspection and audit reports in line with company standards
- Assess both mechanical and cosmetic condition of vehicles, ensuring compliance and quality benchmarks are met
- Deliver a professional and customer-focused service, maintaining strong relationships with clients
What You'll Bring:
- Proven experience in HGV vehicle maintenance, servicing, or MOT inspection
- Strong knowledge of both mechanical and cosmetic vehicle inspection processes
- High attention to detail with the ability to produce clear, accurate reports
- Full clean HGV Class C driving licence (not essential but could be area dependent)
- Ability to work independently in a field-based role with excellent organisational skills
Nice to Have:
- Relevant mechanical or automotive qualifications or apprenticeship
- Previous bodyshop experience
- Prior experience in formal vehicle inspection or audit environments
What You'll Receive for the Value You Bring:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Holiday buy and sell scheme
- Private health insurance
- Pension contribution
- Employee referral scheme
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Eye test vouchers
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Let's create a safer world today. Apply now and join a team that values your expertise and passion. At DEKRA we value your unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We are committed to an inclusive workplace for all team members.
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