MOT Inspector Vehicle Mechanic

Thrive Oldham are recruiting on behalf of Oldham council for an MOT Inspector Vehicle Mechanic.

Job Purpose

To be responsible to the Workshop Manager for the inspection and testing of vehicle to the required standards of the Council and the Department of Transport.

Undertake the maintenance and repair, to a range of vehicles and machines and plant equipment, to the required quality standards, in an efficient and cost effective manner.

Key Tasks

1. To be responsible for testing in accordance with D.O.T testers manual:

a) Hackney carriage and private hire vehicles

b) Private motor vehicles, dual purpose vehicles

c) All Council owned vehicles

2. To complete all documentation and paperwork in relation to tests, as required by the Fleet Managers and D.O.T

3. To control the inspection and maintenance of the division's test equipment and ensure the accuracy of the inventory

4. To carry out random checks on completed or partially complete work for quality assessment purposes and to take appropriate action to prevent / minimise recurrence of sub-standard work.

5. To ensure that safe working practices are observed in accordance with departmental policies and provisions of the Health and Safety at Work Act.

6. To monitor the standards of vehicle examination by other Council examiners

7. Undertake planned service and safety inspections of vehicles and equipment.

8. Diagnose faults, recommend and undertake cost effective repairs

9. Repair of vehicles/equipment as instructed.

10. Carry out auto electrical repairs.

11. Order spares at stores.

12. Maintain a clean and tidy work area.

13. Attend breakdowns and undertake vehicle / equipment recoveries.

14. Occasionally collect spare parts from Suppliers.

15. Complete time sheets, job sheets, service sheets and inspection reports in line with Council Policy, 'O' licence compliance and good practice.

16. Occasionally undertake steam cleaning of vehicles prior to repairs including DOE/MOT preparation.

17. Take vehicles to specialist repairers.

18. Take vehicles to MOT and DOE test stations, rectify minor failure items (following approval / on site).

19. Repair tools and equipment within the workplace.

20. Carry out welding fabrication and repairs (gas, electric, mig)

21. Diagnose vehicle defects to aid colleagues and categorise repair

22. In pursuit of the Department's commitment to quality, carry out duties in accordance with the stated or implied requirements of the Quality Systems.

Standard Duties:

1.

To actively promote the equalities and diversity agenda in the workplace and in service delivery.

2.

To uphold and implement policies and procedures of the Council, including customer care, data protection, finance, ICT, safeguarding and health & safety policies.

3.

To actively engage with the behaviours and values of the Council to promote and support our Co-operative Agenda.

4.

To undertake continuous professional development and to be aware of new developments, legislation, initiatives, guidelines, policies and procedures as appropriate to the role.

5.

Undertake any additional duties commensurate with the level of the post.

Days TBC £16.78 per hour

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