MOT Tester / Mechanic

We have a fantastic opportunity for a MOT Tester / Mechanic for Oldham Council, this is a full-time temporary role for the next 4 months, with the possibility of extension

What is the role?

Oldham Council are looking for a MOT Tester / Mechanic, to be responsible to the Workshop Manager for the inspection and testing of vehicle to the required standards of the Council and the Department of Transport. Also to undertake the maintenance and repair, to a range of vehicles and machines and plant equipment, to the required quality standards, in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

What are your responsibilities?

• To be responsible for testing in accordance with D.O.T testers manual:
• Hackney carriage and private hire vehicle
• Private motor vehicles, dual purpose vehicles
• All Council owned vehicles
• To complete all documentation and paperwork in relation to tests, as required by the Fleet Managers and D.O.T
• To control the inspection and maintenance of the division’s test equipment and ensure the accuracy of the inventory.
• To carry out random checks on completed or partially complete work for quality assessment purposes and to take appropriate action to prevent / minimise recurrence of sub-standard work.
• To ensure that safe working practices are observed in accordance with departmental policies and provisions of the Health and Safety at Work Act.
• To monitor the standards of vehicle examination by other Council examiners
• Undertake planned service and safety inspections of vehicles and equipment.
• Diagnose faults, recommend and undertake cost effective repairs
• Repair of vehicles/equipment as instructed.
• Carry out auto electrical repairs.
• Order spares at stores.
• Maintain a clean and tidy work area.
• Attend breakdowns and undertake vehicle / equipment recoveries.
• Occasionally collect spare parts from Suppliers.
• Complete time sheets, job sheets, service sheets and inspection reports in line with Council Policy, ‘O’ licence compliance and good practice.

What skills do you Need?

• Must have recent experience of working as a MOT Tester / Mechanic
• City & Guilds Part 1, 2 & 3 in (Motor Vehicle Technology) or equivalent qualification
• LGV Class C licence
• Department of Transport MOT Examiner for Vehicles classes III, IV and V
• Ideally, at least 12 months experience of working on commercial vehicles and some small plant "
• Must be physically fit and healthy, as you will be working outside and may need to lift heavy items.
• Excellent people skills, as you will be speaking to the public, other members of staff and managers.
• Full UK Driving Licence

Next Steps:

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