Address
Salary Application closing date
28/01/2024
Location
Halifax
Salary
Scale 6 – SO1, SCP 18-25, £29,269 - £33,945 per annum
Package
37 hours per week, Permanent
Job category/type
Council
Job description
Post Ref: CC886
Calderdale Transport Services provides a Fleet Management and Vehicle Maintenance service to all Council Services and its external customers through its Vehicle Services Team.
The Team’s primary focus is to maintain a fleet of 200 vehicles and 400 items of plant and equipment ensuring the Council’s vehicle assets are operated within relevant legislation.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a Vehicle Technician/MOT tester to carry out planned maintenance and responsive repairs to HGV, light commercials, cars, accessible buses, plant and equipment.
The role is responsible for carrying out MOT tests to class IV, V and VII vehicles and private hire and hackney carriage compliance tests in a safe and competent manner when required.
The successful candidate will be able to evidence recent experience of successfully working in a vehicle workshop environment and can be able to demonstrate experience of working as a Vehicle Technician within either private or public sectors.
Essential requirements of the post include:
- A Level 2 qualification in vehicle maintenance or equivalent
- Already hold or are be willing to work towards (where the Council will provide the training for the following) Level 3 and 4 IMI Diagnosis, Testing and Repair of Electric /Hybrid Vehicles, MOT vehicle testing training (the Council will provide this training)
Closing Date: Sunday 28th January 2024
Interview Date: Wednesday 7th February 2024
We may utilise digital interview methods.
As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community.
We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities for both full and part time staff.
On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.
Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.
For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub
We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date, an early submission is advised.
