Vehicle Technician​/MOT Tester; AWDO-P15208

Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester

Join a modern workshop maintaining a varied fleet where quality comes first. This hands-on opportunity suits an experienced vehicle maintenance professional with a relevant vocational qualification, Category B licence and MOT testing capability or eligibility for training.

This role is officially recognised as a Light Vehicle Motor Mechanic and MOT Tester

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you:
Light Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Motor Mechanic, Car Mechanic, Fleet Technician, Workshop Technician, Automotive Mechanic

Please note:

Holding certification for MOT testing in Class 4, and 7 is essential and an expectation for this role. However, consideration will be given to suitability qualified and experienced candidates who are eligible to undergo MOT training to become a tester.

SALARY: £30,700 - £32,737 per annum + £5,000 market supplement (payable in 12 monthly increments) + Benefits

LOCATION:

Ambergate, Belper, Derbyshire

JOB TYPE:
Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS:

37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 9.00am – 5.00pm and Friday 9.00am – 4.30pm

Build on your technical expertise in a supportive workshop with modern diagnostic equipment and a strong focus on quality.

The Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester maintains and repairs cars, minibuses, light vehicles, trailers and engineering plant to manufacturer and DVSA standards.

As the Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester you will support diagnostics, inspections and specialist systems.

Working with colleagues, customers, suppliers and enforcement agencies, the Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester manages workload, records work accurately and contributes to safe, effective fleet services. Occasional roadside or customer-depot attendance may be required.

• Vehicle Maintenance and Repair:
  Inspect, maintain and repair a varied fleet and associated fitted equipment to manufacturer and DVSA specifications
• MOT Testing:
  Carry out MOT testing of Class IV, V and VII motor vehicles where authorised
• Diagnostics and Fault Finding:
  Diagnose and repair CAN bus, electrical, hydraulic and other vehicle faults using diagnostic equipment
• Specialist Systems:
  Inspect, repair and test air conditioning, Webasto and Eberspacher heating systems, zero and low-emission electric vehicles, and passenger and goods lifts where qualified
• Fabrication and Welding:
  Complete fabrication and welding repairs as required
• Reports and Records:
  Produce condition and disposal reports and accurately complete worksheets, maintenance records and Fleet Management System entries
• Workload and Compliance:
  Organise workload, meet agreed timescales and follow health and safety, equality, safeguarding, data protection and risk management requirements
• Development and Training:
  Complete statutory and product training and maintain professional development

• Previous motor vehicle industry experience and knowledge of vehicle and plant maintenance and repair processes, procedures and specialist equipment
• Experience of alternatively fuelled vehicles and vehicle conversion and commissioning
• Strong diagnostic, analytical and problem-solving skills, including use and interpretation of vehicle diagnostic equipment
• Ability to manage and prioritise workload, follow procedures and maintain accurate records
• Knowledge of MOT preparation requirements, Road Traffic Act, Construction and Use Regulations and operator licence requirements
• Confident IT, communication and interpersonal skills, with workplace health and safety knowledge
• City & Guilds Level 2, NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent), or relevant vocational qualification in engineering or light vehicle maintenance and repair
• DVSA Nominated MOT Tester…