HGV Vehicle Inspection Engineer

DEKRA UK; Widford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Holiday buy and sell scheme

Private health insurance

Pension contribution

Employee referral scheme

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice

Eye test vouchers

EAP

Job summary

DEKRA UK is seeking an HGV Vehicle Inspection Engineer to join our nationwide field-based team. You will travel across your designated region, performing high-quality inspections on heavy goods vehicles at dealerships and compounds, ensuring they meet safety and quality standards.

You will generate detailed inspection and audit reports, contribute to customer satisfaction, and work independently in a flexible, field-based role within a reputable global inspection provider.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assess cosmetic condition and in some cases a visual mechanical check may be required of vehicles to the Customers Return Standards, ensuring quality benchmarks are met.
• 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. On occasions you may be required to travel out of area to meet the needs of the business, along with cover for holidays and sickness

Skills

HGV maintenance

MOT inspection

Mechanical inspection

Cosmetic inspection

Report writing

Driving licence

Independent work

Education

Relevant mechanical or automotive qualifications

Job description

HGV Vehicle Inspection Engineer

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.

For the exciting tasks that lie ahead we are looking for skilled and passionate people who want to grow and achieve their best in a global team.

Enthusiasts wanting to do meaningful work and to make a contribution as a trusted partner for our clients and for society. People like you.

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.

With a strong focus on accuracy, professionalism, and customer service, your work will play a vital role in strengthening trust with our growing portfolio of B2B clients and contributing to our reputation as a leading independent inspection provider.

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
• Assess cosmetic condition and in some cases a visual mechanical check may be required of vehicles to the Customers Return Standards, ensuring quality benchmarks are met
• 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. On occasions you may be required to travel out of area to meet the needs of the business, along with cover for holidays and sickness

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)

At DEKRA we value your unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We are committed to an inclusive workplace for all team members.