MOT Vehicle Examiner The Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) is now recruiting for MOT Vehicle Examiners to join their team. Department: Department for Infrastructure (DfI), Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS) Salary: £30,458 - £31,097 MOT Centre Locations: Applicants must be prepared to work anywhere in Northern Ireland. Current test centres include: Armagh | Ballymena | Belfast (Balmoral Road) | Belfast (Hydebank) | Coleraine | Cookstown | Craigavon | Downpatrick | Enniskillen | Larne | Lisburn | Mallusk | Newbuildings | Newry | Newtownards | Omagh. Job Responsibilities MOT Vehicle Examiners operate at the leading edge of the Agencys vehicle testing business. An MOT Vehicle Examiner in Northern Ireland is a qualified professional who carries out statutory vehicle roadworthiness tests on behalf of the Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA). In Northern Ireland, MOT testing is conducted at government-run test centres, ensuring consistency and impartiality in how vehicles are assessed. Vehicle Examiners inspect key components such as brakes, steering, suspension, tyres, lights, seatbelts, emissions, and the overall structural condition of the vehicle. Using specialised equipment, they determine whether a vehicle meets legal safety and environmental standards, recording any defects and issuing a pass or fail result in line with DVA guidelines. The role requires strong mechanical knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to follow strict procedures. By ensuring that only roadworthy vehicles remain in use, MOT Vehicle Examiners play a vital role in maintaining road safety across Northern Ireland. Main duties and responsibilities include: All aspects of examination of private cars, motorcycles, ambulances, public service vehicles, light, medium and heavy goods vehicles, large passenger carrying vehicles Use of a range of integrated test land equipment Drive a range of vehicles Completion of relevant inspection reports and issue certificates to customers Assisting with maintenance of equipment and general housekeeping work as required Relevant training will be provided for testing of all categories of vehicles and test lane/IT equipment. In addition to a starting salary of £30,458, you will have access to an excellent pension scheme, generous annual leave benefits, shift work with up to an 8% shift allowance and an opportunity to begin a career in the NICS. To apply, you must: Hold a level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in vehicle maintenance, repair or engineering Have completed a minimum 3-year motor vehicle apprenticeship Have at least 1 years post-apprenticeship experience within the last 6 years Hold a full current Category B driving licence. Relevant or equivalent qualifications will be considered. For more information and to register your interest, please visit our website. Closing date: Friday 16th October 2026 at 12 noon. TPBN1_NI
MOT Vehicle Examiner in Belfast employer: NI Civil Service
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