Equipment Inspector

Ritchie Bros. Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading auction firm in the UK is looking for an Equipment Inspector to perform thorough visual inspections and functional testing on heavy equipment. The ideal candidate has experience in equipment inspections and a strong customer service orientation. This full-time role requires working in various weather conditions and climbing large machinery. Overtime is expected due to the event-driven nature of the company.

Qualifications

• Experience in equipment inspections, inventory and appraisals.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Proficient with technology such as computers and digital cameras.

Responsibilities

• Gather and verify equipment inventory information.
• Identify and record equipment components and accessories.
• Verify equipment descriptions based on Equipment Standards Manual.
• Ensure quality of equipment data.
• Compose and take photos of the equipment.
• Assist Sales team with appraisals.

Skills

Equipment inspections

Inventory control management

Customer service orientation

Technology proficiency

English proficiency

Job description

Equipment Inspector at Ritchie Bros.

About Ritchie Bros.

RB Global (NYSE: RBA) (TSX: RBA) is a leading, omnichannel marketplace that provides value‑added insights, services and transaction solutions for buyers and sellers of commercial assets and vehicles worldwide. Through its auction sites in 13 countries and digital platform, RB Global serves customers in more than 170 countries across a variety of asset classes, including automotive, commercial transportation, construction, government surplus, lifting and material handling, energy, mining and agriculture.

The company’s marketplace brands include Ritchie Bros., the world’s largest auctioneer of commercial assets and vehicles offering online bidding, and IAA, a leading global digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers. RB Global’s portfolio of brands also includes Rouse Services, which provides a complete end‑to‑end asset management, data‑driven intelligence and performance benchmarking system; SmartEquip, an innovative technology platform that supports customers’ management of the equipment lifecycle and integrates parts procurement with both OEMs and dealers; Xcira, a leader in live simulcast auction technologies; and Veritread, an online marketplace for heavy haul transport.

About the Team

We conduct hundreds of live auctions each year around the world. It takes a hardworking team of energetic people in a wide variety of full‑time and part‑time roles to conduct a successful multi‑million dollar auction – from equipment inspectors, yard managers and operators to administrative staff and customer service representatives.

Job Description

The Equipment Inspectors are part of our Detailed Equipment Information (DEI) team. They are responsible to perform accurate and thorough visual inspections (e.g. wear points, damage, hour meter readings, etc.) and functional testing (e.g. basic operations) on heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible to gather and verify equipment inventory information (e.g. contract proofs, equipment additions, serial numbers, etc.)
• Charged with identifying and recording equipment components, accessories, and asset details
• Accountable for verifying equipment descriptions, based on our Equipment Standards Manual
• Ensure the quality of equipment data and other related information
• Responsible for verifying requirements for warranty applicable items
• Liable for composing and taking photos of the equipment
• Provide assistance, as required, to the DEI Team
• Assist the Sales team with appraisals and write‑ups in the field between peak periods
• Promote a culture where the health and safety of our employees and customers is top priority for all
• Actively support the RB Unreserved Commitment to Safety: to send everyone home, every day, the way they came to work, by taking personal responsibility for your safety and safety of your team, co‑workers, and customers
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Here is what you bring:

• You have experience in equipment inspections, inventory and appraisals and/or inventory control management
• Proven ability to effectively interface with Sales and Operational teams, as well as customers. You must have a strong customer service orientation
• Proficiency using technology such as computers / digital cameras and able to learn new programs quickly
• Professional level English

Important Notes

• You’ll maintain a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
• This is not an “8:00AM to 5:00PM” job. As an event‑driven company, overtime is a major part of what we do
• You must be able to work outside for extended periods in all types of weather
• You must be able to climb on top of and under large construction equipment

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Other

Industries

Construction, Machinery Manufacturing, and Truck Transportation