Motor Vehicle Technician (MOT Tester)

Newcastle City Council; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a qualified MOT tester. The successful candidate will perform testing to DVSA standards at a modern MOT test station facility. Applicants should have completed an NVQ level 3 in motor vehicle engineering and hold a valid MOT tester qualification. Competitive benefits include 25 days annual leave, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, and opportunities for overtime.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Car leasing scheme

Wide range of training opportunities

Qualifications

• Served a recognised apprenticeship in motor vehicle engineering to NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
• Hold a valid MOT tester qualification.
• Category B driving licence is essential; categories D1 & C LGV licence are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct effective and efficient testing to DVSA standards.
• Work in a busy testing environment.
• Join the dedicated team of testers.

Skills

MOT testing

Motor vehicle engineering

Driving (Category B)

Education

Apprenticeship in motor vehicle engineering to NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Newcastle City Council (City Transport) are seeking a qualified MOT tester, time served motor vehicle technician to be appointed on a permanent contract.

City Transport have two test stations testing class 4,5 & 7 vehicles, with one site conducting compliance and MOT testing of Licenced Taxis & Hackney carriages.

The successful candidate will join the dedicated team of testers at our modern MOT test station facility at Wincomblee road in Walker.

We are recruiting someone with the skills & experience to enable the effective & efficient testing to DVSA standards in a busy working environment. They will have served a recognised apprenticeship in motor vehicle engineering to NVQ level 3 or equivalent & hold a valid MOT tester qualification. A category B driving licence is essential with categories D1 & C LGV licence being advantageous.

Qualifications

• Served a recognised apprenticeship in motor vehicle engineering to NVQ level 3 or equivalent
• Hold a valid MOT tester qualification
• Category B driving licence is essential; categories D1 & C LGV licence are advantageous

Benefits

• 25 days Annual leave (rising to 29 days after 5 years’ service) plus public bank holidays
• Opportunity to work overtime
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme with the option of making additional contributions
• Car Leasing scheme
• Access to a wide range of training, learning & development

Additional information

For a copy of the job description & person specification please see supporting documents.

For further information about this current vacancy please contact Stuart Buglass by email at [e-mail].

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