Light Vehicle Motor Mechanic & MOT Tester

Derbyshire County Council; Cromford CP; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Market supplement £5,000

Local Government Pension Scheme

Sick pay scheme

CPD opportunities

Annual pay increments

Wellbeing package

Leisure centre discount

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council is seeking a highly motivated Light Vehicle Motor Mechanic and MOT Tester for their County Transport team at Ambergate Workshop. The role involves maintenance and repair of a diverse fleet, with occasional roadside attendance.

A minimum NVQ Level 2 in vehicle maintenance, a full driving licence (B), and MOT testing certification (Class 4 and 7) are required, with training available for testers.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in vehicle maintenance and repair operations
• Full driving licence (B category) is essential
• MOT testing capability or eligibility for training

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair a diverse fleet of vehicles at the Ambergate Workshop
• Occasionally attend vehicles at roadside or at customer depots
• Operate with a personal toolkit and PPE; use specialist tools and diagnostic equipment

Job description

We operate a modern fleet of vehicles, that we preventively maintain to a very high standard with an emphasis on 'Quality' over 'Quantity'. The suitable applicant will be Workshop based but may on occasion be required to attend vehicles at the roadside or at our customers depots. The successful candidate will be issued with a personal tool kit along with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and branded workwear. The Workshop also has its own specialist tools and up to date vehicle diagnostic equipment. The role will be based at our Ambergate Workshop and the standard working hours are Monday to Thursday 9.00am - 5.00pm and Friday 9.00am - 4.30pm. We offer a friendly and supportive working environment, Derbyshire based work and the opportunity to develop yourself and your career.

Due to expansion, we are looking for a highly motivated Light Vehicle Motor Mechanic and MOT Tester to join our County Transport team who supports the maintenance and repair of a diverse fleet of motor vehicles including motor cars, minibuses, light goods vehicles, trailers, and engineering plant. You will need to be suitably experienced, hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) vocational qualification in vehicle maintenance and repair operations and have a valid full driving licence with a minimum of a B category. Holding certification for MOT testing in Class 4, and 7 is essential and an expectation for this role, however consideration will be given to suitability qualified and experienced candidates who are eligible to undergo MOT training to become a tester.

Salary range £30,700-£32,737, additionally this post carries a market supplement of £5000 payable in 12 monthly increments and benefits from a market leading package Starting salaries are negotiable within the above range and will be based on experience and qualifications.

• Generous 25 days of annual leave plus another 5 with 5 years of continuous service, plus 8 bank holidays
• Access to excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
• Regular standard working hours Monday to Friday - supporting a great work life balance
• Occupational sick pay scheme - up to 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay after 5 years service.
• Commitment to your continuing professional development with ongoing training opportunities
• Regular annual pay increments
• A comprehensive wellbeing package including physio, counselling & occupational health
• Discount on leisure centre memberships
• And much

more. Due to the nature of the work undertaken, the successful candidate will be required to undertake and pass a police security NPPV2 vetting check.