Inspection Officer

Locations: Abuja (FCT), Asaba - Delta, Lagos Island and Ikeja - Lagos, and Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• He/she will also be required to interpret these conditions on vehicles for customers seeking to sell their cars.
• We are currently seeking young and talented Mechanical Engineers to join our Retail Team.
• He/she will inspect the overall interior and exterior conditions of cars and check the operations of the engine, transmission, steering system, brake system, air conditioning system, as well as other systems on the vehicle.
• The successful candidate will perform inspections on a variety of vehicles, such as cars, trucks, and certain types of mobile vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct test drives for vehicles during inspections (both Manual and Automatic transmissions).
• Maintain work area, tools, equipment, and official forms in an efficient, clean, and organized manner.
• Operate a vehicle safely and in compliance with traffic laws and regulations, in the performance of job duties.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, customers, co-workers, and supervisors.
• Comprehensive check of the engine, transmission, brake system, steering and suspension system, air conditioning system, and other systems available on the vehicle.
• Scan vehicles with vehicle scanning equipment to determine the status of the vehicle.
• Create an inspection report on all vehicles inspected.
• Follow established procedures and policies.
• Inform the supervisor of any vehicles that have questionable odometer readings or identification numbers or have missing numbers.
• Comprehensive check of the vehicle's interior and exterior parts of the vehicle.
• Communicate the condition of the vehicle to the seller for negotiation purposes.
• Conduct remote inspections for local car dealerships, as assigned.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess an HND or B.Sc Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering (OND holders, Graduates of other disciplines, or Mechanics can be considered if the candidate possesses experience and/or skill in the mechanical/automotive industry)
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in vehicle diagnosis, inspection, or repair.
• Proximity to the center location will be an added advantage.
• Ability to drive both manual and automatic transmissions (gear) on cars.
• Ability to use a vehicle scanning machine.
• Sound Knowledge of the latest automobile repairs & and best industry practices.
• Knowledge of chassis numbers (VIN) locations and vehicle odometer readings.
• Good communication skills (oral and written).
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn to read odometers and detect questionable readings.
• Excellent knowledge of cars and their various models.
• Must be computer literate.
• Hands-on experience in diagnosing vehicle issues (experience can range from basic to advanced).