Vehicle Appraiser / Collection Specialist (Self-Employed)
Liberty Green Cars is looking for an experienced Vehicle Appraiser to join our buying team. This is not simply a vehicle collection role. We are looking for someone with exceptional attention to detail who can accurately assess a vehicle, identify potential issues, and carry out thorough due diligence before authorising payment.
This is a self-employed position with flexible working hours. Work is allocated according to business demand, the number of days worked will vary from week to week depending on business requirements. Typical workloads are around 2-3 days per week.
The role involves travelling throughout the South of England, typically within a 150-mile radius of Fareham. Most journeys begin by train, with the purchased vehicle being driven back to our site, so applicants who hold a Railcard would have an advantage.
The successful applicant will play a key role in protecting the business by ensuring every vehicle purchased is exactly as described, mechanically sound and supported by the correct documentation.
The role includes:
- Travelling to private sellers to inspect vehicles we have provisionally agreed to purchase.
- Carrying out detailed mechanical, cosmetic and structural appraisals.
- Road testing vehicles where appropriate.
- Identifying faults, warning lights, poor repairs and previous accident damage.
- Using diagnostic equipment to investigate faults where required.
- Verifying service history, MOT history, VIN numbers, mileages, V5C details and seller identification.
- Completing comprehensive appraisal and due diligence reports.
- Liaising with the buying team before payment is authorised.
- Negotiating with sellers where undisclosed faults or damage are identified.
- Completing the purchase process and safely returning purchased vehicles to our site.
Essential Skills:
- Strong mechanical knowledge and diagnostic ability.
- Previous vehicle appraisal, inspection or technician experience.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Confident identifying both mechanical and cosmetic defects.
- Ability to work independently and make sound commercial decisions.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Comfortable using diagnostic equipment and digital reporting systems.
Desirable Background:
- AA or RAC Patrol.
- Vehicle Technician.
- MOT Tester.
- Used Car Buyer.
- BCA Vehicle Inspector/Appraiser.
- Fleet Vehicle Inspector.
- Insurance Engineer or Vehicle Assessor.
Job Type: Freelance
Pay: £16.00-£21.00 per hour
Benefits:
Experience:
- Driving: 10 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: On the road
