Vehicle Inspector

Motability Operations · Coalville, United Kingdom
Location
Coalville, United Kingdom
Work mode
On-site
Type
Full-time
Salary
Not stated
Posted
20 Oct 2026

Verified open 1 Nov 2026 · Source: Company careers page

About the role

About The RoleMotability Operations are currently recruiting for a Vehicle Inspector to join our team in Coalville on a full-time, permanent basis. You will join a team of dedicated Inspectors to carry out the initial assessment on our vehicles. This role reports into the Inspection Supervisor.

As Vehicle Inspector you will inspect vehicles and assess any damage sustained, as per Motability Inspection Standard specification and reporting criteria, identifying the cost and time scales for repair.

You will be responsible for delivering a detailed and accurate estimate based on the current inspection standards at our Coalville site working in a dedicated inspection building. This is an exciting opportunity for a logical individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities

Inspect vehicles, record details accurately and fully assess the extent of any sustained damage, having a keen eye for detail and in line with Motability Inspection Standards specification
Identify the correct repair methods
Effectively communicate with Coalville team
Ability to work to deadlines and targets and strong organisational and multi-tasking skills. 
To respond proactively to site and KPI targets
Use bespoke inspection software (Training will be Provided)

About YouTo be successful in this role you will have to have at previous experience in this job role, able to work effectively as part of a team and able to adapt your inspection as per required amendments.
 
Minimum criteria:

Full UK Driving license
Able to cope well under pressure and work effectively within a team
Good Attention to detail
Ability to work in a complex, fast paced operations function
Interpersonal and communication skills
Experience of working to deadlines with quality output
Vehicle inspection experience required
Previous VDA Experience Advantageous 
Bodyshop Experience Advantageous
Basic repair method knowledge 
Knowledge of Industry fair wear and tear standards 
About The CompanyMotability Operations is a unique organisation, virtually one of a kind. We combine a strong sense of purpose with a real commercial edge to ensure we provide the best possible worry-free mobility solutions to over 800,000 customers and their families across the UK. Customers exchange their higher rate mobility allowance to lease a range of affordable vehicles (cars, wheelchair accessible vehicles, scooters, and powered wheelchairs) with insurance, maintenance and breakdown assistance included. We are the largest car fleet operator in the UK (purchasing around 10% of all the new cars sold in the UK) and work with a network of around 5,000 car dealers and all the major manufacturers. We pride ourselves on delivering outstanding customer service, achieving an independently verified customer satisfaction rating of 9.8 out of 10.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do. They represent ambition, and we look for our people to live and breathe them every day:

We find solutions
We drive change
We care

As a Motability Operations team member, the benefits you can expect are:

Competitive reward package including an annual discretionary bonus
15% non-contributory pension (9% non-contributory pension during probation period)
28 days annual leave with option to purchase and sell days
Free fresh fruit and snacks in the office
1 day for volunteering
Funded Private Medical Insurance cover
Electric/Hybrid Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme
Life assurance at 4 times your basic salary to give you a peace of mind that your loved ones will receive some financial help
Funded health screening for over 50s
Voluntary benefits: charitable giving, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, health and cancer screenings for you and your partner, discounted gym memberships and season ticket loans
Employee Discount Scheme with an app to save on the go
Free access to healthcare apps such as Peppy, Unmind, Aviva Digital GP and volunteering app on Hand for all employees
Generous family leave policies

At Motability Operations, we believe in building a diverse workforce, where our people are empowered to attend work as their true selves, and we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.  We want to sustain a culture that nurtures, where employees are free to flourish and where they’re rewarded equally, regardless of race, nationality or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, or gender.

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