Light Vehicle Motor Mechanic and MOT Tester Job Ambergate area,England UK,Trades / Skilled Labor

Light Vehicle Motor Mechanic & MOT Tester County Transport – Ambergate Workshops Salary range £30,700-£32,737, additionally this post carries a market supplement of £5000 payable in 12 monthly increments and benefits from a market leading package Starting salaries are negotiable within the above range and will be based on experience and qualifications.

Due to expansion, we are looking for a highly motivated Light Vehicle Motor Mechanic and MOT Tester to join our County Transport team who supports the maintenance and repair of a diverse fleet of motor vehicles including motor cars, minibuses, light goods vehicles, trailers, and engineering plant.

You will need to be suitably experienced, hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) vocational qualification in vehicle maintenance and repair operations and have a valid full driving licence with a minimum of a B category. 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.

Candidates who are not qualified and experienced should not apply for this role.

We operate a modern fleet of vehicles, that we preventively maintain to a very high standard with an emphasis on ‘Quality’ over ‘Quantity’. The suitable applicant will be Workshop based but may on occasion be required to attend vehicles at the roadside or at our customers depots.

The successful candidate will be issued with a personal tool kit along with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and branded workwear. The Workshop also has its own specialist tools and up to date vehicle diagnostic equipment.

The role will be based at our Ambergate Workshop and the standard working hours are Monday to Thursday 9.00am – 5.00pm and Friday 9.00am – 4.30pm.

We offer a friendly and supportive working environment, Derbyshire based work and the opportunity to develop yourself and your career.

Benefits of working for us include:

Generous 25 days of annual leave plus another 5 with 5 years of continuous service, plus 8 bank holidays
Access to excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
Regular standard working hours Monday to Friday - supporting a great work life balance
Occupational sick pay scheme – up to 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay after 5 years service.
Commitment to your continuing professional development with ongoing training opportunities
Regular annual pay increments
A comprehensive wellbeing package including physio, counselling & occupational health
Discount on leisure centre memberships
And much more.

Due to the nature of the work undertaken, the successful candidate will be required to undertake and pass a police security NPPV2 vetting check.

All applications will be reviewed at the point of submission and an interview will be arranged immediately for suitable candidates.

Important:
Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.