MOT Tester - Light Goods Vehicle Technician

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

Job summary

A local government organization in Stoke-on-Trent seeks an MOT Tester - Light Goods Vehicle Technician. The role involves ensuring legal compliance in fleet operations and conducting vehicle repairs. Candidates must be qualified MOT testers or have significant vehicle repair experience. The position offers a full-time salary of £31,022 to £33,699 per year plus benefits. Applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Tool Allowance

Call Out Rota payments

Qualifications

• Experience working under pressure in a responsive service.
• Ability to work on a wide variety of vehicles and plant.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with legal requirements for fleet operations.
• Conduct MOT tests and repairs on vehicles.

Skills

Qualified MOT tester

Vehicle mechanic experience

Knowledge of vehicle electrics

Job description

Overview

Job title: MOT Tester - Light Goods Vehicle Technician

Job details:

• Posting date: 10 October 2025
• Salary: £31,022 to £33,699 per year
• Additional salary information: + Market Supplement
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 09 November 2025
• Location: ST1 6QN
• Remote working: On-site only
• Company: Stoke on Trent City Council
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: 0000024894

Summary

• 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

This advert is open to both Internal and External applicants.

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.

The successful candidate will be a qualified MOT tester and vehicle mechanic or be time served with significant experience in all the major elements of vehicle repairs including engines, transmission, braking systems and suspension including a basic knowledge of vehicle electrics.

Must have the ability to work on a wide variety of vehicles and plant.

Benefit package includes Tool Allowance and Call Out Rota payments.

Please note that 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.