Job Details
The Vehicle Technician and MOT Tester is responsible for the servicing and repairs of Camden’s fleet of vehicles as well as carrying out MOT inspections and tests on class 4,5 and 7 vehicles for in-house fleet, hire vehicles and for members of the public as part of Camden’s in-house transport service known as Camden Accessible Travel Solutions (CATS).
CATS is based within York Way Depot, in King’s Cross, London. The service is responsible for a wide range of transport related services including; the provision of accessible buses for children and adults, taxi bookings, fleet maintenance, an MOT service, Driver training, fuel provision and manages a range of concessionary travel schemes.
The Vehicle Technician and MOT Tester will form part of the Engineering Team within CATS which sits under the Supporting Communities Directorate of Camden Council.
The post holder will report to the Operations Manager.
About the role
The role will primarily focus on the day to day service, repair and maintenance of Camden’s in-house vehicle fleet ranging from Passenger Service Vehicles (PSVs) to small vans, cars and minibuses as well as MOT checks for applicable vehicles within the Council’s fleet and to provide an MOT service for members of the public. The role also requires individuals to be competent with the use of vehicle diagnostics and related technologies used in vehicle servicing.
Example outcomes or objectives that this role will deliver:
- To carry out daily checks on MOT equipment as per statutory requirements set out by the MOT regulator, DVSA.
- To conduct vehicle inspections and MOT inspections as per DVSA standards.
- To undertake pre – delivery inspections and preparation on new vehicles and plant. Give technical support and identify repairs and omissions on new vehicles when compared with vehicle specification off-hire vehicle checks and repairs.
- To complete all relevant paperwork (physical or digital) associated with the jobs you have undertaken to the agreed standards and in a timely manner.
- To undertake vehicle fault diagnosis, repair and maintenance of the Council’s fleet of vehicles and private and/or hire vehicles as appropriate.
- To ensure compliance with vehicle safety standards as per DVSA standards.
- To provide feedback on improvements or modifications that may be considered necessary to improve the vehicles’ economic and safe operation.
- To attend vehicles that have broken down on the roadside ensuring repair or recovery to operating centre.
- To attend any serious road traffic collisions where expertise will be required.
About you
Qualifications
- Fully qualified MOT Tester or recognised UK or Non-UK recognised qualifications as per DVLA eligibility criteria, to become MOT Tester.
- To be fully qualified to undertake MOT testing on Class 4, 5 and 7 vehicles (encompassing the whole of the Council’s in-house MOT fleet – Cars, Vans and up to 16 Seater minibuses)
- To have a full clean UK driving licence category B preferably with D and/ or C.
- To have completed the previous year’s annual training and assessment and/or are currently active in the MOT testing service
Technical Knowledge
- Knowledge of DVSA Vehicle inspection and service requirements
- Understanding the roles of AEDM (Authorised Examiner Designated Manager); AED (Authorised Examiner Delegate); AE (Authorised Examiner) and Site Manager in relation to MOT Test Centre.
- Knowledge of the DVSA MOT Testing Guide and MOT Testing Manuals.
- Knowledge and understanding of the importance of ‘Pass First Time’ approach to MOTs, ensuring that minimum vehicle road safety standards are met.
- Knowledge of operating and using appropriate techniques and equipment e.g. vehicle lifts, vehicle ancillary equipment, workshop machinery, plant & tools and testing & diagnostic equipment will be a daily routine in this role.
- Appropriate health and safety / manual handling activities e.g. pushing, lifting, carrying and or applying pressures in various locations and environments including restricted access, where reasonable and appropriate to do so.
- Variations through the operation of duties will be dependent upon the particular needs of the service such as undertaking driving/operating vehicles & Plant, undertaking mechanical, electrical, hydraulic functions and administrative tasks as appropriate.
- Knowledge of enhancements within fleet services such as new fuel technologies, electric vehicles, CNG fuel.
Please feel free to reach out to us on 020 753 766 07 to find out more!
