De-fleet Inspector
Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, 01061, USA
Listed on 2026-03-02
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Engineering
Job Description
Our Fleet department is seeking a De-fleet Inspector to join our team. In this remote-based role, you will conduct both physical and desktop inspections of vehicles presented for buyback to the vehicle OEM. Reporting directly to the Head of Repair & Reconditioning, you will be responsible for achieving reconditioning cost targets at the vehicle model level. The role involves auditing vehicle condition appraisals against the physical vehicle, the agreed return standards, and the contracted refurbishment rates.
This position requires regular travel to Thorne, Bruntingthorpe, Corby, and Wyton, where you will be working outdoors to conduct vehicle inspections and make strategic decisions to minimize our reconditioning spend. Sounds interesting? Then apply now and become part of Team Orange!
- You conduct comprehensive vehicle inspections and audit appraisal reports against physical vehicle condition, agreed return standards, and contracted refurbishment rates.
- You make strategic pre-refurbishment decisions to minimize reconditioning spend while ensuring vehicles meet OEM buyback specifications.
- You achieve and maintain reconditioning cost targets at vehicle model level, identifying recurring cost drivers, and implementing mitigating solutions.
- You negotiate repair methods with reconditioning agents to ensure optimal value.
- You produce detailed inspection reports and update company & 3rd party systems with vehicle data and costings.
- Negotiation:
You possess strong negotiation skills and commercial acumen. - Know-how:
You have strong technical knowledge of vehicle repair methodology. - IT
Skills:
You are proficient in using IT systems to manage vehicle data and costings. - Communication:
You have strong communication skills, enabling effective interaction with various stakeholders. - Analytical:
You excel in analytical decision-making and can derive insights from data to guide your actions.
- Competitive Salary & Financial Security Receive a competitive salary and enrol in SIXT’s pension scheme for long-term security.
- Generous Time Off Enjoy 22 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Training & Development Benefit from paid training sessions and various development opportunities.
- Exclusive Employee Benefits Access special terms for SIXT car hire and extend these perks to friends and family through our staff rental scheme.
- Health, Wellbeing & Life Assurance Utilize the Medicash health cashback plan and the Yulife wellbeing app, along with in-service life assurance.
- Family-Friendly Support & Assistance Enjoy generous family-friendly provisions and access our Employee Assistance Programme for additional support.
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