Vehicle Inspector - Oxford

The AA; Oxford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The AA seeks a Vehicle Inspector to conduct inspections and report findings to customers, ensuring they understand necessary repair work. This role comes with excellent benefits, including a competitive salary, location allowance, and opportunities for professional development while working independently.

Benefits

Full Uniform and Boots Provided

Free Breakdown Cover

23 Days Holiday Plus Bank Holidays

Up to 7% Company Pension Contribution

24/7 Remote GP Service

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ2 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent.
• Full category B driving licence with 6 points or less required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect used vehicles and report any repair work needed.
• Communicate mechanical faults to customers clearly.
• Manage time efficiently while working independently.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Self-starter

Education

NVQ2 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

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As our Vehicle Inspector, you will be inspecting used vehicles to the highest standards before reporting back with any repair work that’s needed before issuing a detailed inspection report. This is your opportunity to use the best tools and equipment at your disposal and in return we go the extra mile for you with expert support, guidance, and development opportunities to kickstart your career with us.

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This is the job

You’re a pivotal member of our team, carrying out inspections, repairs & services your customers vehicles, and carefully reporting your work via our very own app. You take the time needed to explain your findings clearly to your customer, ensuring they’ve understood the results. In doing so, you’ll help the customer make the right decision for them, sharing advice based on your knowledge and experience where possible, or directing them to the best department contact, for issues that fall outside of your areas of expertise.

Hours of work: 8.00 am – 5.30pm Monday - Friday with overtime available.

Our commitments :

Salary: £31,180 + location allowance up to £3,500

• Bring your best self and we provide the rest, full Uniform, Boots, and the best available equipment!
• Start and finish on your driveway, (paid from the moment you get in your van to the moment you get home). * Sign on locations also available for discussion
• Free breakdown cover from day one
• 23 days holidays (increases with service) plus bank holidays
• Up to 7% company pension contribution
• A famous brand that our customers love with industry leading training
• Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family

What will I be doing?

You’ll be:

• A communicator: You are the person who translates mechanical faults to your customer in a way that ensures they understand the issue at hand and have all the information needed to make an informed choice.
• A keen eye for detail: You inspect used vehicles to the highest of standards and report back to our partners with any repair work that may be required before issuing a detailed inspection
• A self-starter: You will be content working independently, managing your own time efficiently and to deadlines when undertaking your work.

What do I need?

You’ll need :

• NVQ2 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or above), or equivalent qualifications with appropriate experienceand ideally some experience of MOT work.
• It’s essential that you have a full category B driving licence, with 6 points or less

Additional Information

For more information on our full benefits package, including discounted home and motor insurance, take a look at our website, Taking care of you - AA Careers ()

As a valued team member, you’ll have access to a range of fully supported development programmes, designed to help you progress your career with us. Whether you’re looking to grow in your current role, or learn new skills and take on greater responsibilities, we will help you build the career you’re looking for.

Here at the AA we understand diversity and value the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, are empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong.

You can apply today by clicking on the link below and filling out a short application form. Your application will then be reviewed before we arrange an online interview assessment. As part of the onboarding process, we complete several pre-employment checks including work reference, credit and criminal record checks.