Field Vehicle Inspection Engineer – Self-Employed / Zero-Hour

DEKRA Automotive Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

DEKRA Automotive Ltd invites experienced Vehicle Inspection Engineers to join as self-employed associates. Work is field-based across Cambridge, Peterborough, and Norfolk, performing pre-purchase inspections and warranty evaluations, with reporting completed to DEKRA templates.

You will follow pre-arranged appointments coordinated by our deployment team, travel within your area, and maintain high professional standards with strong customer service and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• We're seeking experienced professionals with at least 7 years in vehicle maintenance, servicing, or MOT.
• City & Guilds Level 3 or HNC/HND equivalent qualification; IMI or IRTE membership desirable.
• Strong customer service, communication and organisational skills; ability to write clear reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough vehicle inspections to DEKRA standards.
• Produce detailed, unambiguous inspection reports using company templates.
• Travel within designated areas and coordinate with deployment team to schedule inspections.
• Support pilot programmes and new customer initiatives when required.

Skills

Vehicle inspection

Report writing

Customer service

Communication

Organisational skills

Analytical thinking

Education

City & Guilds Level 3

HNC/HND equivalent

Job description

DEKRA Automotive Ltd invites experienced Vehicle Inspection Engineers to join as self-employed associates. Work is field-based across Cambridge, Peterborough, and Norfolk, performing pre-purchase inspections and warranty evaluations, with reporting completed to DEKRA templates.

You will follow pre-arranged appointments coordinated by our deployment team, travel within your area, and maintain high professional standards with strong customer service and accurate documentation.