Vehicle Inspector
Location: Colchester
Hours of Work: Full Time - 40 hours per week
Salary: £29,324
Love cars? Enjoy a fast-paced, team focussed environment? This could be the perfect role for you.
About Us
At Manheim Auctions, our Operations Team plays a vital role in delivering smooth, efficient auctions every day. Whether working in the Yard, Inspections, VCP, or Imaging, our team members keep everything running to the highest operational and customer service standards.
What You Will Be Doing
As a Vehicle Inspector, you'll help ensure our vehicles are ready for sale by:
* Inspecting cars and commercial vehicles accurately to Manheim Standard Operating Procedures and British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) fair wear and tear standards.
* Completing Assured and Scheme Inspections to defined quality procedures.
* Photographing vehicles to our high imaging standards.
* Managing key storage and ensuring traceability.
* Assisting the Yard team with vehicle movement and lot management.
* Updating vehicle information in our systems efficiently.
* Providing professional advice to customers about inspections when required.
You will also:
* Prioritise tasks to meet productivity, quality, and SLA targets.
* Support specific processes such as voluntary termination inspections.
What We’re Looking For
* Knowledge of BVRLA standards (preferred).
* Basic mechanical understanding (an advantage).
* Good computer skills (handheld device use required).
* Strong verbal and written communication.
* Good knowledge of vehicle makes and models.
* Customer-focused attitude and ability to work under pressure.
* Team player who can also manage deadlines independently.
Why Join Us?
You'll be part of a friendly, supportive team where your expertise is valued and your development is encouraged. Help us deliver excellence — every vehicle, every sale.
We are proud to be an inclusive, anti-racist and equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in all its forms – gender identity, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, neurodiversity, education and beyond. We are a place where you can be you.
STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE
We work with a carefully selected set of recruitment partners and are not looking to add to our PSL. We do not accept unsolicited CVs sent to the recruitment team or directly to a hiring manager. We will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited submissions.
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