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Mechanical Engineer Vehicle Inspector
Location: Field Based role Salary: Competitive Contract: Permanent, Full time Benefits: 25 days plus annual leave plus BH, Holiday buy and sell scheme, Employee referral scheme, Private health insurance, Pension contribution, Eye test vouchers, Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, Employee assistant programme
Sustainability Business Development Executive
Location: Hybrid, UK-based (occasional travel to office required) Salary: Up to £40,000 DOE + £10,000 performance-related bonus (OTE £50,000) Contract: Full-time, Permanent
- Proactively manage your pipeline and convert qualified leads into sales revenue
- Create proposals, lead client presentations, and support commercial negotiations
- Collaborate with the Head of Sustainability Services on global opportunities
- Ensure accurate use of Salesforce CRM and track BD activities
- Deliver excellent client service from early engagement through to project handover
- Support larger sales opportunities and nurture long-term client relationships
- Commercially driven with strong stakeholder engagement skills
- Highly organised and self-motivated with a proactive attitude
- Comfortable working in both fast-paced sales environments and strategic business development settings
- Experience in a business development or sales role
- Knowledge or interest in sustainability (corporate, product or supply chain)
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRM systems
- Strong IT skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Previous consultancy or automotive industry experience is desirable
- Be part of a globally recognised organisation with a mission to create a safer and more sustainable world
- Work on impactful projects across high-emission sectors and industries in transition
- Join a supportive, collaborative team aligned to DEKRA’s values of integrity, safety, entrepreneurship, customer orientation, and team spirit
Accounts Assistant – Sales Ledger
Location: Based at our Stokenchurch office, HP14 3SX – attendance expected once a week (although location can be discussed) Salary: Competitive Contract: Permanent, Full time Benefits: 25 days plus annual leave plus BH, Holiday buy and sell scheme, Employee referral scheme, Private health insurance, Pension contribution, Eye test vouchers, Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, Employee assistant programme
- Raising sales invoices on behalf of our clients by analysing work completed from DAL Salesforce proposals & utilising the SAP Invoicing procedures
- Raising sales invoices for DEKEX clients as captured in VIMS
- Owning the end-to-end process of work completed for GAIN clients and ensuring these values are then Invoiced to the appropriate client
- Ensuring accurate values & information is captured on all Invoices
- Dealing with invoicing queries both internally and externally in an effective and timely manner
- Timely and effective collection of all debts and customer payments
- Ensuring outstanding debt is kept to a minimum by maintaining regular contact with customers and building professional relationships with them, by following the Dunning process
- Each month, issue to the SMT the Aged Debt report with comments on Debts >3 months old & progress to date, ensuring their active engagement in collecting the outstanding debt
- Debtor reporting (including DSO) and analysis for month end Finance reviews
- You must have experience with SAP Accounting & how to raise an Invoice in SAP.
- An intermediate user of Excel with the ability to use formulas / Pivot Tables and analyse data.
- Use of Word at an Intermediate level.
- Experience in accounts department of a similar size.
- Accounting qualification such as AAT or similar is desirable, but not essential.
- Able to work under pressure, with a can-do attitude and incredible multi-tasking skills.
- Good written English skills.
- The ability to work on your own initiative.
Training Support Specialist – Home Based
Location: Homebased with occasional visits to the Stokenchurch Office or Training Centres Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits! Contract: Permanent, Full time Benefits: 25 days plus annual leave plus BH, Holiday buy and sell scheme, Employee referral scheme, Private health insurance, Pension contribution, Eye test vouchers, Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, Employee assistant programme
- Create and manage online session links, invitations, and participant accounts.
- Maintain accurate attendance records and session compliance documentation.
- Administer online sessions, ensuring quality, compliance, and accurate reporting.
- Monitor chat and provide live technical support during sessions.
- Support trainers during live sessions and act as a back-up if needed.
- Track participant progress, module completion, and training outcomes.
- Collect, analyse, and act on participant feedback.
- Assist with training-related inquiries and event tracking.
- Record, monitor, and evaluate curriculum and quality data.
- Stay updated with system developments and company procedures.
- Report and escalate risks or performance issues as necessary.
- Monitor KPIs, identify trends, and implement corrective actions.
- Work both independently and collaboratively to meet objectives.
- Uphold and promote DEKRA Automotive’s Environmental & Quality Management Systems and policies.
- Proven experience in customer handling and support, with a focus on resolving inquiries and providing assistance professionally and courteously.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook).
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively and manage multiple deadlines.
- Ability to work autonomously with initiative, as well as collaboratively within a team.
- Strong technical aptitude and comfort with online meeting platforms and learning management systems.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proven experience in an administrative support role, particularly in a training, educational or social environment.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
Delivery Driver Trainer (Associate / Self-Employed)
Location: Remote (with occasional visits to the Stokenchurch Office or Training Centres) Salary: Competitive day rate - DOE Job Type: Associate / Self Employed Company: DEKRA Automotive
- Safe and compliant delivery of shipments
- Correct manual handling techniques
- Vehicle checks and defect reporting
- On-road behaviour and driving safety
- Personal safety and customer care
- Understanding and following traffic regulations
- Delivering remote presentations and interactive training activities
- Assessing and supporting driver learners, ensuring key skills and safety procedures are understood and followed
- Monitoring and recording training participation and effectiveness
- Responding to training queries and supporting course attendees
- Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of delivery operations and training practices
- Collaborating with internal teams to enhance training and safety standards
- A full, valid driving licence and vehicle.
- Onboard with DEKRA via a LTD company or Umbrella Company
- Meet DEKRA minimum insurance requirements
- Provide your own equipment.
- Proven experience delivering training, coaching, or teaching (ideally digitally or remotely)
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Confidence with Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
- Strong organisation and time management skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Experience within the delivery/automotive industry or social work
- A keen eye for detail and a passion for quality
- Experience working with digital training tools
- A supportive team environment where safety, integrity, and customer service are valued
- The chance to make a meaningful difference in people’s careers and road safety
- Flexible working arrangements
Deliver Driver Trainer
Location: Remote (with occasional visits to the Stokenchurch Office or Training Centres) Salary: Competitive, DOE Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Company: DEKRA Automotive Reports to: Project Manager
- Safe and compliant delivery of shipments
- Correct manual handling techniques
- Vehicle checks and defect reporting
- On-road behaviour and driving safety
- Personal safety and customer care
- Understanding and following traffic regulations
- Delivering remote presentations and interactive training activities
- Assessing and supporting driver learners, ensuring key skills and safety procedures are understood and followed
- Monitoring and recording training participation and effectiveness
- Responding to training queries and supporting course attendees
- Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of delivery operations and training practices
- Collaborating with internal teams to enhance training and safety standards
- A full, valid driving licence
- Proven experience delivering training, coaching, or teaching (ideally digitally or remotely)
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Confidence with Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
- Strong organisation and time management skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Experience within the delivery/automotive industry or social work
- Experience working with digital training tools
- A supportive team environment where safety, integrity, and customer service are valued
- Opportunities for personal development and progression
- The chance to make a meaningful difference in people’s careers and road safety
- Flexible working arrangements
- Access to a company benefits package
Technical Engineer (Regional Based)
Location: Regional (UK-based). Homebased with occasional client & dealership visits. Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent. Salary: Competitive, DOE + Car Allowance and Benefits. Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Holiday buy and sell scheme, Employee referral scheme, Private health insurance, Pension contribution, Eye test vouchers, Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, Employee assistance programme.
- Provide technical helpdesk support, resolving product issues.
- Diagnose and resolve engineering problems using the DAF Trucks Diagnostic Methodology and “first-time fix” approach.
- Support Sales Engineers in new vehicle setups and specification checks.
- Conduct field visits and investigations to improve customer satisfaction and reduce vehicle downtime.
- Support Dealer Diagnostic Technicians in the field.
- Produce timely and accurate technical documentation and visit reports.
- Act as a liaison with DAF Trucks factory on engineering matters and support new product rollouts.
- Advise dealers and bodybuilders/customers on vehicle conversions and options.
- Experience in heavy vehicle engineering.
- BTEC HNC/HND or equivalent in Motor Vehicle, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
- Indentured apprenticeship.
- Valid UK driving licence, including HGV.
- Driver CPC.
- Strong understanding of vehicle systems and diagnostics.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to communicate complex technical issues clearly, both verbally and in writing.
- Highly self-motivated and capable of working independently.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Team player with a customer-centric approach.
- Robust IT knowledge and skills.
- Familiarity with DAF Trucks products and services.
- Initiative and independence
- Analytical ability and attention to detail
- Customer orientation and service excellence
- Communicating and co-operating effectively across all levels
- Quality orientation and continuous improvement mindset
Vehicle Diagnostics & Repair Specialist – Volkswagen Group
Location: Volkswagen Group’s National Learning Centre, Wymbush Salary: Competitive Contract: Permanent, Full time Benefits: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, Holiday buy/sell scheme, Private health insurance, Pension contributions, Eye test vouchers, EV salary sacrifice scheme, Employee Assistance Programme
- Providing expert remote guidance to the Retailer network to help identify and resolve technical product issues.
- Supporting technicians and existing technical support teams using VW Group’s communication platforms.
- Using your workshop experience to identify patterns, reduce inbound contact volume, and improve case resolution quality.
- Championing process-driven solutions and quality standards across all contact points.
- Promoting DEKRA Automotive’s values in quality and environmental management.
- Strong diagnostic skills, especially with electrical/electronic vehicle systems.
- Broad repair experience and the ability to communicate complex technical issues clearly.
- Volkswagen Group Accredited Qualification (or higher) – highly desirable.
- Experience using Volkswagen Group Aftersales systems (ELSA & ODIS) – an advantage.
- Confidence in resolving technical concerns and warranty-related queries.
- Excellent written/verbal communication and MS Office skills.
- A detail-oriented, process-driven mindset.
- The ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Work at Volkswagen Group’s National Learning Centre – a cutting-edge environment.
- Step into a non-workshop, knowledge-based role where you still use your practical expertise every day.
- Become a key player in the future of repair quality and technical support.
Mechanic/Vehicle Inspector
Location: Field Based role. Locations all across the UK! Salary: £28K – £40K DOE and location + Company Van (Business Use Only) Contract: Permanent, Full time Benefits: 25 days plus annual leave plus BH, Holiday buy and sell scheme, Employee referral scheme, Private health insurance, Pension contribution, Eye test vouchers, Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, Employee assistant programme
- Representing DEKRA Automotive Limited delivering vehicle inspections at the clients’ address.
- Completing and delivering inspection reports after each visit.
- Supporting the Operations Manager in piloting new initiatives or programmes.
- Completing cosmetic vehicle inspections of bodywork condition, identifying substandard repairs.
- Completing and delivering OEM dealer audit assessments reports.
- Proven mechanical experience in formal vehicle maintenance, servicing or MOT.
- Desired however not essential A City & Guilds Level 3 or an NVW Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance.
- Preferably a member of the IMI (Institute of Motor Industry) or IRTE (Institute of Road Transport Engineers).
- Strong team working skills with the ability to contribute to the development of new procedures to improve the performance of the business.
Automotive Standards Auditors
Location: Scotland and Midlands. Contract: Associate Hourly Rate: National minimum wage to £25 per hour, depending on experience.
- Possess a recognised auditing qualification and experience.
- Should be well presented, articulate and possess excellent communication skills.
- Will have a keen attention to detail and a methodical approach in a face paced environment.
- Will be able to adhere to set processes and procedures.
- Have the ability to communicate with all levels of dealership staff including senior managers.
- Should be personable, approachable and have natural relationship building skills.
- Are highly reliable and trustworthy.
- Have ability and experience in preparing and presenting concise, accurate reports.
- Will be able to meet set deadline expectations.
- Experience in an automotive dealership environment would be advantageous.
- Must be willing to travel up to two hours from home location.
- High level of computer literacy with the ability to use web-based platforms to generate high quality outputs for submission in line with defined service delivery standards.
Vehicle Inspector (Self-Employed / Zero Hour Contract/ Associate)
Location: Edinburgh/Aberdeen, Manchester, Carlisle, Peterborough/Cambridge, and Wales Contract: Zero Hour Contract / Self-Employed / Associate Salary: Day rate offering up to £160
Our Values
- We are RESPONSIBLE FOR SAFETY. We live up to our safety standards every day, acting as role models to ensure safety.
- We are ENTREPRENEURIAL. Creating opportunities by embracing personal responsibility.
- We are CUSTOMER ORIENTATED. Striving to not only meet, but exceed expectations every day.
- We are sincere and honest. Honouring our commitments and acting with INTEGRITY
- We are TEAM SPIRITED. Working as a team, supporting each other and sharing knowledge.