De-Fleet Vehicle Inspector

Defleet Vehicle Inspector – Midlands Region
Salary: £26,000 – £37,000 per annum + Company Vehicle + Benefits (Dependant on experience and qualifications)
Are you an experienced vehicle inspector, bodyshop professional, estimator, or automotive technician looking for your next challenge?
Our client is seeking a Defleet Vehicle Inspector to join their growing team covering the Midlands region. This is a field-based role offering the opportunity to work independently while supporting a busy vehicle arbitration and inspection function.
This position would suit candidates with experience in vehicle inspections, automotive damage assessment, vehicle repairs, bodyshop estimating, fleet management, defleet operations, accident repair, vehicle condition reporting, or automotive engineering.
The Role
As a Defleet Vehicle Inspector, you will be responsible for assessing vehicle condition, reviewing repair estimates, validating repair costs, and ensuring vehicles meet agreed return standards.
Key responsibilities include:
* Conducting vehicle inspections at customer sites across the Midlands region.
* Producing detailed vehicle condition reports and repair cost assessments.
* Reviewing and recalibrating repair estimates submitted by dealerships and repair centres.
* Assessing vehicle damage and agreeing suitable repair methods.
* Liaising with customers, suppliers, dealerships, and manufacturer-appointed agents.
* Approving repair costs and supporting evidence in line with company standards.
* Monitoring vehicles through the defleet process and ensuring timely completion of repairs.
* Reviewing and authorising final repair invoices.
* Providing support to fleet administration and sales teams when required.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you should have:
* Experience within the automotive, fleet, vehicle inspection, bodyshop, accident repair, vehicle damage assessment, or defleet sectors.
* Knowledge of vehicle repair techniques, including both mechanical and body repairs.
* Experience working within a vehicle rental company (preferred)
* Experience reviewing repair estimates or vehicle condition reports.
* Strong negotiation and communication skills.
* Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel.
* The ability to work independently and manage a regional territory.
* A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
What's on Offer?
* Competitive salary of £26,000 – £37,000 per annum
* Company vehicle
* Company pension scheme
* Life insurance
* Monday to Friday working hours
* Long-term career development opportunities
* Supportive and professional working environment
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Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed