SCUK Vehicle Inspector

Santander Consumer (UK) plc; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday per annum

Annual bonus

Private medical cover

Pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Sharesave scheme

Gym passes

Job summary

Santander Consumer Finance in Milton Keynes is seeking a Vehicle Inspector to conduct comprehensive inspections and verify roadworthiness in line with BVRLA standards. You will support remarketing operations by maintaining accurate inspection records, coordinating vehicle movements and related collection/delivery tasks.

The role requires a Full UK Driving Licence, prior vehicle inspection experience, and a proactive approach in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Prior experience in vehicle inspections preferred.
• Knowledge of BVRLA Fair Wear & Tear Standards is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out accurate vehicle inspections in line with BVRLA standards and document service history, interior condition, tyres, windscreen and bodywork.
• Maintain yard and track vehicle locations with regular stock checks.
• Conduct off-site inspections at customer locations with company-provided transport and expenses covered.
• Handle vehicle delivery/collection to customers, dealerships or repair centres in a professional and safe manner.
• Support consumer duty commitments and uphold high standards of customer protection.

Skills

Full Clean UK Driving Licence

Experience in vehicle inspections

Knowledge of BVRLA standards

Job description

Country: United Kingdom

Santander Consumer Finance is one of the UK’s Leading Motor Finance companies and we are currently looking for a Vehicle Inspector to undertake comprehensive vehicle inspections that accurately assess the condition, compliance and roadworthiness of returned vehicles, ensuring they meet BVRLA standards. The role supports the effective management of vehicle remarketing operations by maintaining accurate inspection records, ensuring efficient vehicle movements and compound management. Providing operation support including the collection and delivery of vehicles to customers, dealerships, repair centres and other business locations where required.

This role is based in Milton Keynes.

Please note the closing date for this role will be, end of day, Thursday 27th August.

Responsibilities Will Include

• Vehicle Inspections - To carry our accurate and detailed vehicle inspections in accordance to the BVRLA fair wear and tear criteria. Validate service history, interior condition, tyre tread depths, windscreen condition, bodywork condition, MOT and RFL data. Completed within 72 hours.
• Maintain Compound & Vehicle Locations - You will be responsible for maintaining the yard, this will involve moving vehicles around the as and when required, ensuring all vehicles are parked correctly and that the system reflects this along with regular stock checks.
• Off-site Vehicle Inspections - As above however there be occasions where vehicle inspections will need to be completed at the customers locations. Where this is the case CLM will provide transport, fuel and cover any other related expenses.
• Vehicle Delivery & Collection - From time to time, you may be required to deliver or collect vehicles to and from customers, dealerships, repair centres, auction sites or other business locations. This must be carried out safely, professionally and in accordance with company policies.
• Adhering to our commitment to Consumer Duty ensuring we put our customers’ needs first and set higher and clearer standards of consumer protection

What We’re Looking For

• Full Clean UK Driving License
• Previous experience in vehicle inspections
• Knowledge of the BVRLA Fair Wear & Tear Standards is desirable
• Understanding of vehicle body repair techniques and damage identification is desirable
• Ability to work independently and prioritise workload in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Experience in compund management is desirable

We Have a Range Of Benefits Available Which Include

• Competitive salary of £25k - £27k dependent on experience
• 25 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays
• Annual bonus based on personal and company performance
• Private medical cover after 12 months service
• £500 flexible benefit allowance
• Generous pension contributions
• Employee assistance programme
• Sharesave scheme
• Gym passes at a reduced rate for 3,000 gyms, leisure centres etc

Other Things You Need To Know

• The hours for this role are 08:00-17:30 across Monday to Friday

Inclusion

At Santander we’re creating a thriving workplace where all colleagues feel they belong and are supported to succeed. We all help to make Santander a workplace that celebrates diversity and attracts, retains and develops the most talented and committed people through living our values of Simple, Personal, and Fair.

At Santander Consumer Finance we have a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, bullying, harassment (including sexual) or victimisation of any kind.

Should you want to be considered for part time hours, please let us know and we can assess your requirements.