HGV Mechanic & MOT Tester

Bromsgrove and Redditch Councils; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

25 days annual leave + bank holidays (

Flexible working

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount platform access

Job summary

Bromsgrove District Council and Redditch Borough Council are hiring a qualified HGV Mechanic to service a mixed fleet from their Bromsgrove depot with cross-site coverage. The role emphasizes chassis/body repairs, MOT readiness and compliance with DVSA standards.

The successful candidate will join a skilled team, work to strict deadlines, and help maintain fleet readiness for waste, street cleansing and housing services across two depots.

Qualifications

• Qualified in Heavy Motor Vehicle engineering with DVSA standards.
• Experience servicing a variety of heavy vehicles including HGVs and plant.
• Demonstrated MOT testing and inspection capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and repair chassis and body components to DVSA standards.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT inspections with documentation input.
• Execute tasks across two depots and support breakdowns as needed.
• Maintain records and ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies.

Skills

HGV maintenance

MIG welding

Hydraulic & pneumatic repair

LGV Class 2 licence

Commercial vehicle repair

Fleet management systems

Health & safety compliance

Time management

Independent worker

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 - Heavy Motor Vehicle Engineering

DVSA HGV inspection & test qualifications

MOT Nominated Tester class 4,5,7

Tools

Fleet management software

Job description

Bromsgrove District Council and Redditch Borough Council are hiring a qualified HGV Mechanic to service a mixed fleet from their Bromsgrove depot with cross-site coverage. The role emphasizes chassis/body repairs, MOT readiness and compliance with DVSA standards.

The successful candidate will join a skilled team, work to strict deadlines, and help maintain fleet readiness for waste, street cleansing and housing services across two depots.