Vehicle Inspector

Winsearch; Thorne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive services provider in Thorne is seeking a VDC Inspector to ensure vehicles are inspected to high standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in vehicle inspection and strong IT skills. The position offers a starting salary of £29,286 along with company benefits such as a pension scheme and opportunities for skill development.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Employee support initiatives

Qualifications

• Previous experience in vehicle inspection, bodyshop, or automotive quality control.
• Ability to identify damage and assess repair methods independently.
• Strong IT literacy and experience with multiple systems.

Responsibilities

• Inspect vehicles to high-quality standards.
• Work with multiple IT systems to record inspection data.
• Communicate with internal and external partners.

Skills

Experience in vehicle inspection

Strong IT literacy

Understanding of quality standards

Commitment to health & safety

Job description

Overview

VDC Inspector - Thorne (DN8) - Leading Automotive Services Provider

Take your career to the next level with a leading automotive services provider at a major vehicle distribution and inspection centre in Thorne.

Responsibilities

• Inspect vehicles to high-quality standards, taking detailed images of damage as required and reviewing them to ensure customer expectations are met.
• Work with multiple IT systems to record inspection data accurately and allocate work correctly.
• Communicate with internal and external partners to ensure vehicles are processed efficiently.
• Identify damage and previous repairs and determine appropriate repair methods independently.
• Handle inspection equipment safely and professionally.
• Provide excellent customer service and liaise closely with site personnel and your line manager.
• Keep up to date with inspection standards, maintain responsibility for all vehicles in your care, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Perform other reasonable duties as requested to support the smooth running of the site.

What you NEED

• Previous experience in vehicle inspection, bodyshop, or automotive quality control
• Ability to identify damage and assess repair methods independently
• Strong IT literacy and experience with multiple systems, including inspection and tracking software
• Understanding of quality standards, customer expectations, and regulatory requirements
• Commitment to health & safety and environmental compliance (ISO 9001/14001 awareness is a plus)

What you'll get in return

£29,286 starting salary with company benefits including pension scheme and employee support initiatives. You will also have the opportunity to develop your skills within a leading automotive services provider, working in a modern, well-equipped facility with a supportive team.

Nice to Haves

• Experience with manufacturer-specific inspection standards, taking high-quality damage images, or familiarity with vehicle distribution and refurbishment processes.

Company Profile

Our client is a well-established automotive services provider specialising in vehicle distribution, inspection, and refurbishment. The Thorne site plays a key role in preparing and inspecting vehicles to the highest standards before they reach customers.

Role & Responsibilities

Inspect vehicles to high-quality standards, taking detailed images of damage as required and reviewing them to ensure customer expectations are met. Work with multiple IT systems to record inspection data accurately and allocate work correctly. Communicate with internal and external partners to ensure vehicles are processed efficiently. Identify damage and previous repairs and determine appropriate repair methods independently. Handle inspection equipment safely and professionally. Provide excellent customer service and liaise closely with site personnel and your line manager. Keep up to date with inspection standards, maintain responsibility for all vehicles in your care, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. Perform other reasonable duties as requested to support the smooth running of the site.

Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you!

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