Vehicle Inspector and Underwriter

Big Motoring World Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Development opportunities

Supportive environment

Uniform provided

Exclusive retailer discounts

Job summary

Big Motoring World Group in Leeds is seeking a Vehicle Inspector and Valuer to join the sales team. You will be responsible for negotiating car valuations for customers’ existing vehicles and delivering clear, confident valuations with passion and knowledge.

You will greet customers professionally, perform accurate appraisals, conduct checks (HPI, MOT, service history), and upload valuations to our dashboard. Weekend work is required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Full UK Driving Licence.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and understanding of cars.
• Familiarity with car makes and models.
• Customer-focused approach with strong communication.
• Attention to detail in valuations and paperwork.
• Ability to persuade and negotiate with customers.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage time.
• Good administration skills; able to handle records.
• Weekend and Bank Holiday availability.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers professionally and confidently.
• Perform thorough appraisals of part exchange vehicles using valuation app.
• Carry out HPI checks and review MOT/service history.
• Obtain online retail valuations for retail vehicles.
• Obtain online auction valuations for auction vehicles.
• Upload valuations to the internal dashboard with Sales Managers.
• Receive and process incoming part exchange vehicles.
• Move vehicles to designated areas and scan documents.
• Arrange collection of part exchange vehicles with Senior Branch Management.
• Coordinate with teams to ensure smooth handovers.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Basic mechanical knowledge

Car makes/models knowledge

Customer-focused

Attention to detail

Persuasion & negotiation

Under pressure performance

Administration skills

Weekend work availability

Job description

Location: Leeds

Salary: £28,508.00 per year

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Full UK Driving Licence (required)

About the role

As a vehicle Inspector and valuer, you will be working together with the sales team, you are fully responsible and accountable for negotiating car valuations for our customers' existing vehicles.

You will enjoy and be confident talking to our customers and delivering used car valuations with passion and understanding with your newly found knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

• To greet Customers in a professional and confident manner.
• To complete a thorough and accurate appraisal of potential part exchange vehicles using an auction valuation app.
• To complete HPI checks.
• To review the MOT and Service History of potential part exchange vehicles.
• To obtain online retail valuations for those vehicles qualifying as retail vehicles.
• To obtain online auction valuations for those vehicles qualifying as auction vehicles.
• To liaise with Sales Managers to upload part exchange valuations onto the Company's internal dashboard system.
• To receive and process incoming part exchange vehicles from the Handover Team.
• To move incoming part exchange vehicles into the correct designated areas.
• To scan all vehicle documents onto the internal system.
• To liaise with Senior Branch Management to arrange for the collection of part exchange vehicles from site.
• To conduct any other reasonable duties as requested.

Person specification

• Hold a Full UK Driving Licence - Any job offer that requires driving company vehicles is subject to a DVLA check, and applicants with six or more penalty points or a previous disqualification may not meet our insurance requirements and therefore may not be eligible for employment.
• Basic mechanical knowledge
• An understanding of car makes and models
• Customer focused with excellent communication skills
• Have an eye for detail
• Ability to persuade and negotiate
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Have excellent administration skills
• Able to work weekends and Bank Holidays

Why Join Big Motoring World?

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Opportunities for development and progression
• A supportive and friendly working environment
• Uniform and training provided
• BIG Rewards: Get exclusive discounts from hundreds of retailers