MOT Tester - Light Goods Vehicle Technician

Stoke on Trent City Council; Brighton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Brighton is seeking a dedicated fleet mechanic to manage vehicle repairs and ensure compliance with legislative requirements. The role involves working in a fast-paced environment, with responsibilities including ensuring timely completion of repairs across various vehicles. Candidates should have experience as an MOT tester or significant vehicle repair experience. Tool allowance and call-out payments are offered as benefits.

Benefits

Tool Allowance

Call Out Rota payments

Qualifications

• Qualified MOT tester and vehicle mechanic or significant experience in major vehicle repair.
• Experience in a highly pressured responsive service environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage vehicle repairs covering engines, transmission, braking systems, suspension, and basic vehicle electrics.
• Work across a wide variety of vehicles and plant.
• Ensure timely completion of work to meet statutory deadlines.
• Adhere to legislative and safety requirements across fleet operations.

Skills

Vehicle repair

MOT testing

Experience in a pressured service environment

Job description

Positional Information

Directorate: Housing Development and Growth
Section: Workshop Operation
Location: Weighbridge Site Lodge
Grade: Level 7
Actual Salary: £31,022 - £33,699 (+ Market Supplement of £3,746 for 3 years)
Hours: 37

Recruitment

This advert is open to both Internal and External applicants.

Role Overview

Fleet Operations & Compliance is seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our unique and dynamic team of highly motivated professionals who work collaboratively to ensure the operations comply with legislative requirements.
The department works to tight timescales and often statutory deadlines and therefore experience of working within a highly pressured responsive service is a must.
The department plays an integral part of the Council’s fleet operations ensuring legal compliance in all areas.
This is an essential function to support the Council in providing the services to the residents of the city.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage vehicle repairs covering engines, transmission, braking systems, suspension and basic vehicle electrics.
• Work across a wide variety of vehicles and plant.
• Ensure timely completion of work to meet statutory deadlines.
• Adhere to legislative and safety requirements across fleet operations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified MOT tester and vehicle mechanic OR significant experience in major vehicle repair elements.
• Experience in a highly pressured responsive service environment.

Benefits

Tool Allowance and Call Out Rota payments.

Priority for Employees at Risk of Redundancy

If an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Stoke-on-Trent City Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this – we therefore encourage applications from all sections of our community. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed together.