SCUK Vehicle Inspector

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £25-£27k

Holiday 25 days + holidays

Annual bonus

Private medical cover

Flexible benefit allowance

Pension contributions

Employee assistance

Sharesave scheme

Gym passes

Job summary

Santander Consumer Finance is seeking a Vehicle Inspector in Milton Keynes to conduct comprehensive inspections and ensure vehicles meet BVRLA standards. You will support remarketing operations with accurate records and assist with collection and delivery to customers, dealerships and repair centres.

Key requirements include a full UK driving licence and prior inspection experience; knowledge of BVRLA wear and tear standards is desirable.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Experience in vehicle inspections.
• Knowledge of BVRLA wear & tear standards desirable.
• Understanding of body repair techniques desirable.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in compound management desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out accurate vehicle inspections per BVRLA criteria.
• Maintain yard, move vehicles and update stock records.
• Conduct off-site inspections at customer locations with transport provided.
• Deliver or collect vehicles safely and in line with policy.
• Support Consumer Duty commitments and protect customer interests.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Vehicle inspections experience

BVRLA wear & tear knowledge

Vehicle body repair knowledge

Independence in fast-paced work

Compound management experience

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.