Inspector / Audatex Assessor

Bca; Riseley; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Company Pension Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

BCA is seeking an Inspector / Audatex Assessor at its site in Thurleigh. The role involves performing Audatex assessments, cosmetic inspections, and site damage reviews to produce accurate transport damage quotes and reports.

The job requires a proactive, collaborative approach and the ability to work with multiple teams across the site. A full UK driving licence is essential and flexibility for overtime may be needed.

Qualifications

• Audatex capability is desirable; training provided for the right candidate.
• Experience in automotive inspection or related automotive roles is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out cosmetic inspections and identify damage and repair needs.
• Complete Audatex and damage assessments to produce transport quotes and site reports.
• Maintain accurate records across systems and documentation.
• Support daily workflow to meet deadlines and boost team throughput.
• Quality check images before publication for accuracy and consistency.
• Communicate issues clearly and participate in team briefings.
• Ensure health & safety compliance in all tasks.
• Perform other ad-hoc duties as required.

Skills

Audatex capability

Automotive inspection

Attention to detail

Communication & teamwork

Fast-paced

IT capability

Driving licence

Job description

Job Title: Inspector / Audatex Assessor

Salary: £32,724.00 per annum

Location: BCA Thurleigh

Working Hours: Any 5 in 7 days, Monday to Friday 09:30am to 6pm, but Weekend work on occasion may be needed at either overtime or a day off in the week

Type of Employment: Permanent

Main Purpose of the Role

The Inspector / Audatex Assessor works as part of an experienced inspection team, focusing on Audatex assessments, transport damage quotations and site damage reviews. When not completing assessments, you will support the wider inspection team by carrying out cosmetic inspections on arriving vehicles and identifying required cosmetic repairs.

This role requires a professional, positive, “can‑do” approach and strong collaboration with wider teams and key stakeholders across the site.

Role Duties

• Carry out cosmetic inspections — identify cosmetic damage, missing parts and repair requirements.
• Complete Audatex and damage assessments — produce accurate transport damage quotes and site damage reports.
• Maintain accurate records — ensure all systems and documentation are updated correctly.
• Support daily workflow — work efficiently to meet deadlines and support team throughput.
• Quality check images — review images before publication to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Communicate effectively — keep management informed of issues and participate in team briefings.
• Ensure H&S compliance — maintain safe working practices for yourself and others.
• Other ad‑hoc duties as required.

Key Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Audatex capability — qualification desirable; training provided for the right candidate.
• Automotive inspection experience — background in automotive retail, vehicle merchandising or inspection advantageous.
• Attention to detail — strong accuracy in inspections, assessments and documentation.
• Communication & teamwork — confident working cross‑functionally with a positive, energetic approach.
• Fast‑paced working — able to meet deadlines and maintain quality in a target‑driven environment.
• IT capability — confident using Microsoft Office and bespoke company systems.
• Flexibility — able to support overtime during busy periods when required.
• Full UK Driving Licence (minimum two years), able to drive manual, automatic and EV vehicles.

We’ve put everything in place to ensure you thrive. Competitive salaries, strong core values and an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Onsite parking
• Company Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Access to trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Access to BCA Rewards which provides online and store discounts with a range of retailers
• And so much more…

BCA Academy

Our business is growing and evolving at a significant rate and we need to ensure we have the right people with the right skills in order to maintain its success. We need to build our own talent now for the future. It is for this reason we have our own IMI approved training academy. The BCA Academy is there to support your technical training needs. As the automotive industry changes, we’re changing with it - putting our people in the front seat for the journey. We’re the number one in what we do for a reason and that’s because of the people we have on our teams. If you want to be a part of a business like this; unrivalled, exciting and appreciative of the work you do, join BCA.

We are proud to be Level 1 Disability Confident and committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. Our policy is to employ the best qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and not to discriminate against any person because of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or disability.

Up to £60k per annum to start, after 6 months and delivery on set objectives up to £65k

Starting on £40k, up to £45k per annum after 6 months