Vehicle Appraiser (m/f/d)

Role Overview

As a Vehicle Appraiser, you will leverage your expertise in automotive technology to assess the condition and value of used vehicles. You will utilize standard market valuation and calculation systems as well as used vehicle management platforms to conduct precise appraisals. Your responsibilities also include inspecting existing damages and estimating repair costs, independently managing the vehicle return process for clients, coordinating lease returns, and preparing diminished value reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough condition and value assessments of used cars based on your automotive knowledge.
• Use customary valuation and calculation tools plus vehicle management systems to accurately determine vehicle worth.
• Inspect damage and calculate repair estimates.
• Take charge of the used vehicle return procedures with clients.
• Coordinate lease returns and perform diminished value assessments.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Certified journeyman or master technician in automotive mechanic, mechatronics, painter, or body and vehicle construction trades.
• Several years of professional experience specifically in vehicle appraisal sectors.
• Familiarity with expert systems like DAT, Schwacke, and Audatex is advantageous.
• A proactive, customer-service driven approach combined with a strong commitment to quality.
• Valid class B driver's license and willingness to work locally in the field.

Additional Details

• Employment type: Permanent, full-time with no remote work option.
• Location: Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
• Job ID: 6237; posted on 23 July 2026.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package including Christmas and holiday bonuses.
• 30 vacation days plus additional leave based on seniority.
• Internal training and professional development opportunities.
• Multi-day experience sharing events with specialists and surveyors from other branches.
• Company events such as Ski Cup, motorcycle meetups, and Christmas parties.
• Additional perks include occupational pension schemes, company bike leasing, employee discounts, indoor health management programs, available parking, and more.

About the Employer

The company focuses on future-oriented areas within various work spheres ranging from vehicle inspections to cybersecurity, product testing, clean energy, automated driving, and artificial intelligence. Operating across 60 countries with close to 48,000 employees, it leads industry safety initiatives. The automotive division is a market leader in vehicle inspections offering a broad spectrum of automotive and industrial services including damage assessments, machinery and plant safety, and occupational, environmental, and health protection. Join the team to help build a safer and more sustainable future.

Contact Information

Sven Weyhrauch
Phone: 0151 15465315
Email: sven.weyhrauch@dekra.com