Motor Vehicle Technician (MOT tester)

Motor Vehicle Technician (MOT tester) Location: Newcastle Upon TyneSalary: £36,363 - £39,862 per annumVacancy Type: Permanent, Full TimeClosing Date: 01st of June 2026Newcastle 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 holidaysOpportunity to work overtimeAccess to Local Government Pension Scheme with the option of making additional contributionsCar Leasing schemeAccess to a wide range of training, learning and development Any communication sent to you regarding your application will be sent to the email address you have set up on your Northeast ..... full job details .....