Vehicle appraiser

Octane Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a motivated Vehicle Appraiser in Hinckley, UK, to support its sales department. You will be responsible for assessing vehicles in part exchange, utilizing appraisal software, and communicating results with the sales team. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a desire to work in car sales. This role is full-time, with a starting salary of £26,000 and a focus on delivering accurate valuations in a dynamic automotive environment.

Qualifications

• Desire to work in car sales.
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload.
• Full driver’s licence required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed appraisals of vehicles offered in part exchange.
• Utilise industry-standard tools to assess vehicle values.
• Communicate effectively with the sales team regarding appraisals.
• Drive vehicles to identify mechanical issues.
• Identify suitable retail stock from part exchange vehicles.
• Oversee disposal processes for vehicles not retained for resale.

Skills

Communication skills

Proficient in appraisal software

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Flexible attitude towards duties

Tools

Appraisal software

Auction platforms

Job description

Vehicle Appraiser

Location: Hinckley

Salary: £26000 to start

Work schedule: 5 days a week, 7 hour days including weekends, 42.5 hours total

Description

Vehicle Appraiser

Are you passionate about cars and have an eye for detail? Do you enjoy appraising vehicles? Join our dynamic team where we lead the market in automotive sales. We are seeking a motivated and experienced Part Exchange Vehicle Appraiser to support our busy sales department. This is a gateway to get into a car sales role.

Role Overview

As a Part Exchange Vehicle Appraiser, you will be responsible for accurately assessing the vehicles offered in part exchange, ensuring our vehicles are priced accurately. Basic car knowledge with understanding of vehicle damage/preparation costs is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed appraisals of vehicles offered in part exchange, considering factors such as condition, mileage, history, and other factors that influence valuations.
• Utilise industry-standard tools and software to assess vehicle values and generate accurate pricing.
• Communicate effectively with the sales team to explain appraisal results.
• Drive each of the potential part exchange vehicles to help identify mechanical issues.
• Identify suitable retail stock from vehicles taken in part exchange.
• Oversee the disposal process of vehicles not retained for resale, including documentation and logistics for the auction.

Qualifications & Experience

• Desire to work in car sales.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with the sales team.
• Proficient appraisal software and auction platforms.
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload.
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to handling multiple tasks.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A flexible attitude towards extended duties to support the business.
• Full driver’s licence.

Ready to Apply

If you’re motivated, confident, and ready to become the Vehicle Appraiser who wants to help build a successful department, we want to hear from you.

All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.