Level 2 Vehicle Inspector

Temp-to-Perm Role: £28,000 - £36,000 OTE (Basic + Weekly Bonus after 12 weeks service)

About the role

Are you a qualified Level 2 Vehicle Technician, Mechanic or MOT Tester looking for stable full-time work with excellent bonus potential? We are recruiting Vehicle Inspectors to join a leading automotive organisation carrying out pre-auction vehicle inspections in a professional workshop environment.

Locations include:

• Avonmouth (Bristol)
• Blackbushe
• Bridgwater
• Brighouse
• Castle Donnington
• Chelmsford
• Enfield
• Edinburgh (Livingston)
• Glasgow
• Leeds
• Manchester (Belle Vue)
• Measham
• Newcastle
• Nottingham
• Paddock Wood
• Perry Barr
• Prees Heath (Shrewsbury)
• Wakefield
• Westbury

This role offers:

• Weekly productivity bonuses
• Average earnings of £690 per week after qualifying period
• Overtime available
• Long-term opportunity with permanent prospects
• Clean indoor workshop environment
• Immediate interviews via Microsoft Teams

Responsibilities

You will complete 70-point vehicle inspections on a variety of vehicles before auction release.

Inspection types include:

• Essential Checks: Fast-turnaround inspections
• Blue Sticker Checks: More detailed inspections with higher bonus earning potential

Every completed inspection increases your weekly productivity bonus. High-performing inspectors regularly earn £200+ bonus per week.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 2 in Motor Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent
• Recent workshop, garage, dealership, roadside or fast-fit experience
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Good paperwork and administration skills

Licence Requirements:

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Maximum 6 points for minor offences only
• No CD, CU, DD, DR or TT endorsements

Benefits

Pay:

• First 12 Weeks:
  • £12.71 per hour
  • Average weekly earnings: £540
  • Equivalent annual salary: £28,000
• After 12 Weeks:
  • Productivity bonus paid per completed inspection
  • Average weekly earnings: £690
  • Equivalent annual salary: £36,000

Shift Patterns:

• Standard: Monday to Friday
• Some depots also offer:
  • 4 on / 4 off
  • Off-Set (either Wednesday to Sunday or Saturday to Wednesday)

Hours:

• 08:00 – 17:30
• Average 42.5 hours per week
• Overtime available during busy periods

Contract Status:

• Initial 3-month temporary contract
• Extension or permanent offer available after successful review

Pre-Employment Checks:

• Basic DBS check
• Right to Work checks
• Employment references
• Adverse credit check