HGV/PSV MOT Tester - Scotland

JR United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport authority is seeking a Vehicle Inspector in Glasgow. This position requires a full UK driving license and a minimum of 3 years' experience in vehicle maintenance or inspection. You will conduct annual inspections, ensure vehicle safety, and provide advice on maintenance. Exceptional customer service skills are essential. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of 28.97%

25 days annual leave

8 Bank Holidays plus Privilege Day

Access to staff discount portal

Career development opportunities

Flexible working options

Fully insured lease car for work and personal use

Qualifications

• A full UK driving license.
• 3 years hands-on experience in the repair, maintenance, or inspection of road vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct annual test inspections.
• Record results digitally and issue documentation.
• Offer advice on vehicle safety and maintenance.
• Ensure larger vehicles are safe for Britain's roads.
• Contribute to the safety of all road users.
• Be deployed from home and travel to 3rd party testing facilities.
• Work flexibly in-line with the operating model.

Skills

Customer service skills

Education

Relevant qualifications in motor vehicle repair (iRTEC or IMI)

Job description

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Advertised salary is inclusive of a base salary of £25,159 and £4,990 of allowances which consists of: Technical - £2,590, Flexibility - £2,400. A fully insured and taxed lease car is also provided.

Within this role you will:

• Conduct annual test inspections.
• Record results digitally and issue documentation.
• Offer advice on vehicle safety and maintenance.
• Ensure larger vehicles are safe to be on Britains roads.
• Contribute to the safety of all road users.
• Be deployed from home and travel to a number of 3rd party testing facilities.
• Work flexibly in-line with the operating model.

Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits:

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).
• 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the Kings birthday.
• Access to the staff discount portal.
• Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
• Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
• Latest IT and Tech devices e.g. smartphone and laptop
• All PPE, uniform, tools and equipment is provided.
• A fully insured and taxed lease car, which is for both work and personal use. Other running costs are also covered. You can also have up to two additional drivers use the vehicle.
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

About you

• A full UK driving license

You will be required to provide evidence that you hold any essential qualifications/licenses at some point during the recruitment process. If you cannot provide evidence, your application will be withdrawn.

Required experience:

To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:

• A minimum of 3 years hands-on experience in the repair, maintenance or inspection of at least one type of road vehicle, e.g. car, HGV, PSV.
• You will need good customer service skills.

You should already hold, or willing to work towards relevant qualifications in motor vehicle repair ie. iRTEC or IMI