Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester

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 JOB OVERVIEW 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. DUTIES Your duties as the Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester include: 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 CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS ESSENTIAL 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