Motor Vehicle Technician (MOT Tester)

Newcastle City Council

Motor Vehicle Technician (MOT Tester)

£37336

Newcastle City Council, Newcastle upon Tyne

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 26 Apr | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: f97a599f4e8d4349859036cda200982e

Full Job Description

We are recruiting someone with the skills & experience to enable the effective & 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 & hold a valid MOT tester qualification. A category B driving licence is essential with categories D1 & C LGV licence being advantageous.

Newcastle City Council (City Transport) are seeking a qualified MOT tester, time served motor vehicle technician to be appointed on a permanent contract.

City Transport have two test stations testing class 4,5 & 7 vehicles, with one site conducting compliance and MOT testing of Licenced Taxis & Hackney carriages.

The successful candidate will join the dedicated team of testers at our modern MOT test station facility at Wincomblee road in Walker.,

  • Starting Salary of £33,933 Rising to £37,336 (pay award pending)


  • 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 & development