Senior HGV & Plant Technician – MOT & Fleet Compliance

Stoke on Trent City Council; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market supplement

Job summary

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is seeking a qualified Heavy Goods Vehicle mechanic to join the Fleet Operations & Compliance team at the Weighbridge Site Lodge. The role involves servicing, repairs and MOT-related work on a diverse fleet, with a 37-hour week and a market supplement bringing the salary to £41,000.

The post requires experience with engines, transmission, brakes and suspension, and a willingness to work toward a DVSA MOT tester qualification. Internal/external applicants welcome.

Qualifications

• Qualified Heavy Goods Vehicle mechanic with experience in engines, transmission, braking systems and suspension.
• Desirable: experience in MOT preparation for LGV/HGV.
• Able to work on a wide variety of vehicles and plant including HGVs, LGVs and agricultural machines.

Responsibilities

• Undertake the full range of repair, maintenance and servicing to external customers' vehicles in line with Council policies and manufacturers standards.
• Prepare Large Goods Vehicles and Light Vehicles to the standard required to pass the statutory MOT/LGV Test.
• Carry out MOT testing on class 4, 5 and 7 vehicles and suitability testing on Hackney Carriages and Private Hire Taxis.
• Improve and maintain high standards of housekeeping within the workshop facility.
• Ensure the safety and roadworthiness of the Council's operational fleet of vehicles, plant, trailers and equipment.

Skills

MOT testing

HGV maintenance

Vehicle servicing

Safety procedures

Education

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is seeking a qualified Heavy Goods Vehicle mechanic to join the Fleet Operations & Compliance team at the Weighbridge Site Lodge. The role involves servicing, repairs and MOT-related work on a diverse fleet, with a 37-hour week and a market supplement bringing the salary to £41,000.

The post requires experience with engines, transmission, brakes and suspension, and a willingness to work toward a DVSA MOT tester qualification. Internal/external applicants welcome.