Vehicle Inspector

Kenect Recruitment; Rochester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenect Recruitment is seeking a Mechanical Inspector for a busy team in Kent. You will assist in daily production of the Mechanical Department to meet production figures and ensure high-quality vehicles in line with Customer standards.

Responsibilities include vehicle inspection, road testing, diagnosis, and assisting technicians. The role requires a City & Guilds NVQ Level 2/3 and a valid UK driving licence, with weekend overtime on a rota basis.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in a similar role.
• Flexible to overtime on weekends.
• Full UK driving licence held for minimum 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Examine assigned vehicles to determine if safety or service work is required.
• Conduct road test to determine work needed.
• Perform all levels of diagnosis and repair on the vehicle
• Assist and help fellow technicians in the shop with vehicle diagnosis.
• Diagnose problems on vehicles in the workshop and if needed; undertake electrical diagnosis on vehicles as and when required.

Skills

2+ years experience

Full UK driving licence

Education

City & Guilds NVQ Level 2 or 3

Job description

Salary: GBP15.5 - GBP15.5 per hour

We are looking to recruit a Mechanical Inspector to join a busy team based in, Kent.

This role will assist in the daily production of the Mechanical Department in order to achieve production figures, and produce high quality vehicles in line with Customer standards.

Responsibilities

• Examine assigned vehicles to determine if safety or service work is required.
• Conduct road test to determine work needed.
• Perform all levels of diagnosis and repair on the vehicle
• Assist and help fellow technicians in the shop with vehicle diagnosis
• Diagnose problems on vehicles in the workshop and if needed; undertake electrical diagnosis on vehicles as and when required.
• Undertake road and ramp testing and inspection as and when required.
• Deal with warranty repairs in line with manufacturer standards.
• Ascertain job requirements from the job card/estimate and record all time taken against the repair.
• Ensure that all documentation is accurately completed and that all Company procedures are followed.
• Plan and organise time effectively to ensure all tasks are completed within set deadlines, achieving efficiency.
• Assist with general workshop loading as and when required.
• Help other technicians and assist with training new members of staff.

Person Requirements

• City & Guilds NVQ Level 2 or 3 Qualifications or equivalent are essential
• Previous experience in a similar role minimum of 2 years
• Flexible to work overtimes on agreed weekend staff rota
• Full valid UK driving licence is essential, held for a minimum of 2 years
• Contribute fully to Company initiatives, projects and processes, and support positively the aims and ambitions of the Company.
• Respond positively to, and encourage beneficial change.
• Perform duties professionally, punctually and courteously at all times.
• Adopt and promote a positive attitude at all times.
• React calmly and effectively in unplanned situations.