Vehicle Examiner - Murrayburn Depot

Vehicle Examiner

Murrayburn Depot

Salary: £34,452 – £40,501 (pro‑rata for part‑time)

Hours:

14 per week

• Carry out Fitness For Use checks (MOTs) and Licensing Condition checks on taxis and private hire vehicles for City of Edinburgh Council, Midlothian Council and West Lothian Council.
• Test and examine all taxis and private hire vehicles to the standard defined by the DVSA and partner authorities.
• Identify vehicle defects and decide whether a vehicle is compliant with current DVSA MOT standards and partner licensing authorities’ requirements.
• Ensure compliance with specialist vehicle licensing conditions as detailed by licensing authorities.
• Complete DVSA inspection documentation, issue certificates, and issue licensing condition compliance certificates after successful vehicle examination, updating all systems as appropriate.
• Issue rectification or prohibition notices with immediate suspensions where appropriate, ensure remedial work is planned and implemented, and keep the Senior Vehicle Examiner updated.
• Perform administration duties directed by Senior Vehicle Examiner, including technical enquiries and general admin duties as required.
• Carry out all work in accordance with the Council’s Health & Safety policy.
• Attend specialist training and cascade training to remain conversant with current vehicular legislation and DVSA standards.
• Process relevant information, liaise with licence applicants and arrange suitable vehicle examination appointments.
• Deal appropriately with members of the public, service users, clients, staff, external agencies and service providers.
• Adapt to changing procedures and policies and contribute to the development of the service.

• Fully skilled and qualified tradesperson (City & Guilds Level Three or equivalent experience).
• Clean driving licence.
• Good communication skills.
• Membership of a professional body (IRTE) or equivalent desirable.
• Valid DVSA MOT Tester Certificate (Class IV) – or attain within six months of appointment if not currently held.

This position is subject to a Basic Disclosure check and, if the applicant has spent three months or more outside the UK in the last five years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care‑experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people.

All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care‑experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

We handle all pre‑employment checks to ensure compliance with statutory application requirements.

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