Motor Vehicle Technician (MOT Tester)

Newcastle Futures Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Newcastle upon Tyne is looking for a qualified MOT tester and experienced motor vehicle technician to join their team on a permanent basis. Candidates must hold NVQ Level 3 in motor vehicle engineering and a valid MOT tester qualification. The role involves testing vehicles to DVSA standards and offers benefits such as 25 days annual leave, access to pension schemes, and opportunities for overtime. This is an exciting chance to work in a modern MOT testing facility.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Opportunity to work overtime

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Recognised apprenticeship in motor vehicle engineering.
• Valid MOT tester qualification.
• Category B driving licence is essential; D1 & C LGV licences are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct effective and efficient MOT testing to DVSA standards.
• Work in a busy testing environment.

Skills

MOT testing

Motor vehicle engineering

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 in motor vehicle engineering

Job description

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.

Newcastle City Council Currently offer the following

• 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
• Access to a wide range of training, learning & development

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

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

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