Vehicle Appraiser (m/f/d)

Role Overview

Join DEKRA in Lübeck as a Vehicle Appraiser, specializing in damage regulation, expert reports, and traffic safety. This permanent, full-time position requires hands-on experience in automotive evaluation and no remote work.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform expert evaluations on the condition and market value of used vehicles applying your automotive expertise.
• Use industry-standard valuation and calculation tools as well as used car management systems for accurate vehicle valuation.
• Inspect and assess existing damages, calculating repair costs thoroughly.
• Manage and oversee used car return processes independently for clients.
• Coordinate leasing returns and conduct depreciation damage assessments as part of the workflow.

Qualifications

• Qualified craftsman or master technician with completed training as automotive technician, automotive mechatronics technician, painter, or in body and vehicle construction trades.
• Several years of practical experience in vehicle assessment specialties.
• Familiarity with expert systems like DAT, Schwacke, and Audatex is advantageous.
• Proactive, service-oriented approach with strong quality awareness.
• Valid Class B driver’s license and willingness to work locally in the field.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary including Christmas and vacation bonuses, even during training phases.
• 30 days of vacation with additional days granted for longer company affiliation.
• Well-organized foundational training financed by DEKRA.
• Extensive internal training covering damage expert reports, accident analysis, vintage car appraisals, opportunities to become an internal trainer or take on leadership roles.
• Company events such as ski cups, motorcycle meetups, and Christmas parties.
• Additional benefits including company pension plans, bike leasing, employee discounts, internal health management, parking facilities, and more.

About DEKRA

DEKRA focuses on future-driven topics across all work areas—from vehicle inspections to cybersecurity, product testing to clean energy, and from autonomous driving to artificial intelligence. Operating in 60 countries with approximately 48,000 employees worldwide, DEKRA is a pioneer in safety.

DEKRA Automotive GmbH leads the market in vehicle inspections and offers a broad range of automotive and industrial services, including damage appraisals, machine safety, as well as occupational, environmental, and health protection.

Would you like to help shape a safer and more sustainable future with us?

Contact

Sven Weyhrauch
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0151 15465315