Vehicle Inspection Technician

Apex Resource Management Ltd; Long Bennington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Holiday buy/sell

Health insurance

Pension scheme

Referral scheme

EV salary sacrifice

Eye care vouchers

Employee assistance

Job summary

Apex Resource Management Ltd in Long Bennington is seeking a Vehicle Inspection Technician to join our growing inspection team. You will thoroughly assess vehicles and produce detailed inspection reports to support quality, safety and customer confidence.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in vehicle servicing or MOT environments, strong mechanical knowledge, excellent attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a site-based role. A Full UK Driving Licence is required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within vehicle servicing, maintenance or MOT environments.
• Strong mechanical knowledge and fault identification skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and report-writing ability.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed vehicle inspections and assessments
• Complete accurate and professional inspection reports
• Carry out pre-purchase inspections, warranty evaluations and audits
• Identify mechanical, cosmetic and structural defects
• Assess vehicle condition against quality and safety standards
• Highlight evidence of poor-quality repairs or previous damage
• Support operational improvements and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Vehicle inspections

Report writing

MOT experience

Mechanical knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Site-based work

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Vehicle Inspection Technician

Up to £36,000 doe| Long Bennington | Permanent | Site-Based

Are you an experienced Vehicle Technician, MOT Tester or Automotive Technician looking to utilise your technical expertise in a specialist inspection environment?

My client is seeking a Vehicle Inspection Technician to join their growing team based in Long Bennington. This is an excellent opportunity to step away from the pressures of workshop productivity targets and focus on what you do best, thoroughly assessing vehicle condition and quality using your mechanical knowledge and attention to detail.

As a Vehicle Inspection Technician, you'll be responsible for inspecting a wide range of vehicles, identifying mechanical, cosmetic and structural issues, and producing detailed inspection reports that support vehicle quality, safety and customer confidence. Working as part of a professional inspection operation, you'll play a key role in ensuring vehicles meet the highest standards.

The Vehicle Inspection Technician role is ideally suited to candidates with a background in vehicle maintenance, servicing, diagnostics, MOT testing, vehicle appraisal or inspection.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct detailed vehicle inspections and assessments
• Complete accurate and professional inspection reports
• Carry out pre-purchase inspections, warranty evaluations and audits
• Identify mechanical, cosmetic and structural defects
• Assess vehicle condition against quality and safety standards
• Highlight evidence of poor-quality repairs or previous damage
• Support operational improvements and continuous improvement initiatives

Maintain a professional and customer-focused approach at all times

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience within vehicle servicing, maintenance or MOT environments
• Previous experience conducting vehicle inspections, appraisals or audits
• Strong mechanical knowledge and fault identification skills
• Excellent attention to detail and report-writing ability
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work effectively within a site-based inspection environment
• Full UK Driving Licence

Interest in continuous improvement and operational development

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Holiday buy and sell scheme
• Private health insurance
• Pension contribution
• Employee referral scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Eye test vouchers
• Employee Assistance Programme

If you're looking for a role where your technical expertise, vehicle knowledge and attention to detail can make a real impact, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing automotive inspection team and further develop your career within the vehicle assessment sector.