Job Title: Cosmetic Vehicle Assessor
Salary: £32,724.00 per annum
Location: BCA Thurleigh
Working Hours: Any 5 in 7 days, Monday to Friday 09:30am to 6pm, but Weekend work on occasion may be needed at either overtime or a day off in the week
Type of Employment: Permanent
Main Purpose of the Role:
The Cosmetic Vehicle Inspector works as part of an experienced inspection team, carrying out Audatex or Glass’s/Glassmatix assessments, transport damage quotations and site damage reviews. Alongside this, you will support the wider inspection team by completing cosmetic inspections on arriving vehicles and identifying any required cosmetic repairs.
We welcome candidates with expired industry qualifications, and no up‑to‑date certifications are required. Experience using Audatex or Glass’s/Glassmatix is essential.
Role Duties:
• Carry out cosmetic inspections — identify cosmetic damage, missing parts and repair requirements.
• Complete Audatex and damage assessments — produce accurate transport damage quotes and site damage reports.
• Maintain accurate records — ensure all systems and documentation are updated correctly.
• Support daily workflow — work efficiently to meet deadlines and support team throughput.
• Quality check images — review images before publication to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Communicate effectively — keep management informed of issues and participate in team briefings.
• Ensure H&S compliance — maintain safe working practices for yourself and others.
• Other ad‑hoc duties as required.
Key Skills, Knowledge & Experience:
• Experience using Audatex or Glass’s/Glassmatix (not essential)
• Automotive inspection experience — background in automotive retail, vehicle merchandising or inspection advantageous.
• Attention to detail — strong accuracy in inspections, assessments and documentation.
• Communication & teamwork — confident working cross‑functionally with a positive, energetic approach.
• Fast‑paced working — able to meet deadlines and maintain quality in a target‑driven environment.
• IT capability — confident using Microsoft Office and bespoke company systems.
• Flexibility — able to support overtime during busy periods when required.
• Full UK Driving Licence (minimum two years), able to drive manual, automatic and EV vehicles.
We’ve put everything in place to ensure you thrive. Competitive salaries, strong core values and an excellent benefits package that includes:
• Onsite parking
• Company Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Access to trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Access to BCA Rewards which provides online and store discounts with a range of retailers
• And so much more…
BCA Academy
Our business is growing and evolving at a significant rate and we need to ensure we have the right people with the right skills in order to maintain its success. We need to build our own talent now for the future. It is for this reason we have our own IMI approved training academy. The BCA Academy is there to support your technical training needs.
As the automotive industry changes, we’re changing with it - putting our people in the front seat for the journey. We’re the number one in what we do for a reason and that’s because of the people we have on our teams. If you want to be a part of a business like this; unrivalled, exciting and appreciative of the work you do, join BCA.
We are proud to be Level 1 Disability Confident and committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.
Our policy is to employ the best qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and not to discriminate against any person because of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or disability.