Motor Vehicle Technician (MOT tester)
Posted 1 day ago by TipTopJob
£39,862 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Motor Vehicle Technician (MOT tester) role at Newcastle City Council involves conducting compliance and MOT testing for various vehicle classes, including licensed taxis. The position requires a qualified technician with a recognized apprenticeship and valid MOT tester qualification to ensure testing meets DVSA standards. The successful candidate will work in a modern facility and be part of a dedicated team. This is a permanent, full-time position with opportunities for overtime and professional development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct compliance and MOT testing for class 4, 5, and 7 vehicles.
- Ensure testing meets DVSA standards in a busy working environment.
- Work as part of a dedicated team of technicians.
- Utilize skills and experience in motor vehicle engineering.
Key Skills:
- Recognized apprenticeship in motor vehicle engineering to NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
- Valid MOT tester qualification.
- Category B driving licence; categories D1 and C LGV licence advantageous.
- Ability to work effectively in a busy environment.
Salary (Rate): £39,862 yearly
City: Newcastle Upon Tyne
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne
Salary : A GBP 36,363 : A GBP 39,862 per annum
Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time
Closing Date: 01 st of June 2026
Newcastle City Council (City Transport) are seeking a qualified MOT tester, a time served Motor Vehicle Technician to be appointed on a permanent contract. City Transport have two test stations testing class 4,5 and 7 vehicles, with one site conducting compliance and MOT testing of Licenced Taxis and Hackney carriages. The successful candidate will join the dedicated team of technicians at our modern MOT test station facility at Wincomblee road in Walker. We are recruiting someone with the skills and experience to enable the effective and efficient testing to DVSA standards in a busy working environment. They will have served a recognised apprenticeship in motor vehicle engineering to NVQ level 3 or equivalent and hold a valid MOT tester qualification. A category B driving licence is essential with categories D1 and C LGV licence being advantageous .
Newcastle City Council Currently offer the following 25 days Annual leave (rising to 29 Days after 5 years service) plus public bank holidays Opportunity to work overtime Access to Local Government Pension Scheme with the option of making additional contributions Car Leasing scheme Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
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