Mot Tester/Light Goods Vehicle Technician

MOT Tester / Light Goods Vehicle Technician
Stoke on Trent
Monday - Thursday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Friday 8am - 3:30 pm (37 hours per week)
3 Month Contract
17 per hour

We are seeking an experienced and qualified MOT Tester / Light Goods Vehicle Technician to join our clients Fleet Operations team. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out a full range of repair, maintenance, and servicing on our operational fleet, as well as external customer vehicles, in accordance with legislative requirements, manufacturer standards, and company policies.

MOT Tester / Light Goods Vehicle Technician Key Responsibilities

• Conduct MOT testing for Class 4, 5, and 7 vehicles, as well as suitability tests for Hackney Carriages and Private Hire Taxis.
• Carry out repairs, maintenance, and servicing on a variety of vehicles, plant, trailers, and equipment.
• Ensure all vehicles are roadworthy, safe, and compliant with DVSA and the clients regulations
• Diagnose faults using modern diagnostic equipment and carry out necessary repairs
• Perform bodywork repairs, panel beating, and engineering fabrication as required.
• Conduct welding (gas/electric), brazing, and soldering as needed.
• Complete LOLER inspections and testing in accordance with legal requirements.
• Attend roadside breakdowns to perform repairs or recover vehicles to the workshop.
• Test drive vehicles to assist with diagnosing faults and post-repair quality checks.
• Carry out minor repairs to the in-house fleet when no MOT tests are scheduled.

Essential

• Time-served technician with significant experience or an NVQ Level 3 qualification in a relevant field.
• DVSA-recognized MOT Tester Certificate for Class 4, 5, and 7 vehicles
• Strong knowledge of MOT testing standards, procedures, and vehicle maintenance.
• Understanding of Health & Safety regulations, road traffic laws, and statutory vehicle requirements.
• Experience using diagnostic tools and computer-based maintenance management systems.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and a professional approach to customer service.
• A full driving license is required.

Additional Information
You will be responsible for conducting MOTs on all local taxis and some private customer vehicles, with approximately eight MOTs booked per day.
When no MOTs are scheduled, you will assist with minor repairs to the in-house fleet.

Referral Bonus
If this Temporary MOT Tester / Light Goods Vehicle Technician role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them.
If they are successful in applying, you will receive a 250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.

How to Apply
If you are interested in this MOT Tester / Light Goods Vehicle Technician role, please send your CV (url removed) or call me on (phone number removed) discuss the vacancy in more detail. Also, if this MOT Tester / Light Goods Vehicle Technician role doesn't interest you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as I cover all Industrial-related vacancies across the region.