Job Description
We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced MOT Tester / Mechanic at the Waste and Environmental Operations in Blackpool.About the companyOur client is a wholly owned company of the Council, providing Environmental Operations which include Waste collection, Street cleaning, grounds and Park maintenance.About the roleAs a MOT Tester / Mechanic you will carry out the routine repair, inspections and maintenance for all Vehicle types, prepare all Vehicle types for MOT, repair and maintain trade specific or specialised power tools, plant and equipment and your responsibilities will include:Resolving straightforward problems and modify work daily to suit without waiting for instructionEnsure issues that have been identified with vehicles, HGV’s are, where applicable, repaired ready for use without reference to supervisor, to DVSA standardsRepair and maintain any fleet of plant, agriculture and horticulture units to the HSE, industry and company standardsUse diagnostic equipment, practical skills and experience to identify problems and repair vehicles, plant and other equipment by agreed timescaleSolutions to more complex problems to be referred to supervisor e.g. those with wider implications, cost, etcEnsure the enforcement of taxi vehicle license requirements are met to avoid the risk of the public being hurt in unsafe and dangerous vehiclesPrepare vehicles for MOT tests and Insurance inspectionsCarry out MOT’s appropriatelyEnsure HGV MOT’s are carried out to the required standardWear protective clothing (PPE) when requiredAttend roadside break downs (lone working)About youTo be successful for the role of MOT Tester / Mechanic you must be / have:NVQ3 / City & Guilds level 2 and 3 or equivalent (including specific techniques e.g. welding, computer diagnostics)MOT testing certificate, MOT Class 4 and 7Category B Driving LicenceCompetent mechanic with significant experience and use of own toolsKnowledge of working in a workshop environment and the associated materials to be usedKnowledge of road traffic legislation and safety requirements for the relevant fleetKnowledge of vehicles and equipment to include their operation e.g. all fleet, private MOT customers, taxis etcUnderstanding of DVSA test specification for HGV’sAble to calculate correct resources which will include the design, manufacture and production of bespoke solutions e.g. fabricationAble to complete all records and workshop paperwork correctly and promptlyKnowledge of Health and safety regulations, practices and proceduresDesirable skillsMOT testing certificate, MOT Class 5Taxi testing and enforcement certificationHGV Category C LicenceAbility to drive all relevant vehicles and use equipment which may include, HGV, forklift, grass cutting machinery, plant, wheelchair lifts, shovel loading, HI-AB Versalifts (cherry pickers) etcAbout the hours & rewardsIn the role of MOT Tester / Mechanic, you will work Monday to Friday 39 hours per week and there is an excellent salary on offer of £28,380 per annum.