Job Description

The Brief

To ensure the efficient and smooth operation of the Council's MOT testing station. Promote a culture of continuous improvement to present and future service needs and to improving the transport and MOT test station for users of this service

Key Accountabilities Specific for This Post

Transport Services provide a complete vehicle procurement and maintenance service to the borough and some external bodies. The Postholder will have a major role in ensuring the effective and reliable operation of the Council's MoT Testing Station and inspection of the Council's vehicle and plant fleet
To be responsible for the security of cash, cheque and credit card payments taken by the MoT Testing Station and ensure these are banked in accordance with Council procedures

Principal Responsibilities:

Responsible for ensuring cover of the MoT Test Station. Undertake, as a Nominated Tester, MoT testing of the Council's and public vehicles up to and including Class 7 tests, when required.
iAssist the Workshop Manager in the successful planning and scheduling of the vehicle annual MoT testing, inspection, maintenance and repair programmes.
Inspect and test vehicles and plant (including Grounds Maintenance equipment) to Council's standards and criteria, in accordance with relevant legislation as directed by the Transport Workshop management. Diagnose faults and repairs relating to all vehicles and plant including that necessary to pass legislative testing (MoT test), provide condition and maintenance reports orally and in writing.
Identify and report all potential faults or non-compliance affecting operational and roadworthy capability, notifying supervision accordingly.
Verify daily all job cards and associated documentation are correctly completed, ensuring that all tasks, parts, labour and costs are authorised and approved by the relevant client, in accordance with Council's and Transport Workshop procedures.
Provide support as required to service and repair vehicles and plant (including Grounds Maintenance equipment) using appropriate equipment and other resources in a proper and safe manner to established standards and criteria, in accordance with relevant legislation, manufacturer's recommendations and training given, as directed by the Transport Workshop management.

Responsible for the following

Safeguard the Council from prosecution in relation to the Dept of Transport's (VOSA) Mot Testing regulations, operate within those regulations, and complete all relevant documentation as required
Liaise with the public requiring MoT tests, recording booking requests, reporting verbally and in writing all defects found within the test, managing complaints arising from the public in accordance with Council procedures
Securely retain a set of keys to the MoT Test safe and safety box at all times, safeguarding all legal Test documentation, reporting immediately all missing embossing stamps and unused Mot test certificates
Process all payments for Mot tests, receiving either cash, cheque or bank card, checking accuracy of payment and receipt provided to the correct value, securely retaining all transactions and counterfoils in accordance with Council's procedures for handling payments
Responsible for working on own initiative whether working supervised or unsupervised
To deputise in the absence of the Quality Controller as requested
Responsible for the identification and reporting of MoT Testing Station performance against targets. To provide a daily and/or weekly monitor report to the Workshop Manager, identifying the performance of the section and staff

Experience Relevant to Post:

NVQ 3 Heavy Motor Vehicle qualification or equivalent (Essential - Assessed via Application/Interview) Qualified Commercial Vehicle Inspector (VOSA accreditation) (Essential - A/I) Nominated Tester (VOSA accreditation MoT Class 4 to 7 testing) (Essential - A/I) Accredited holder of appropriate product training including commercial vehicle inspection, maintenance, hydraulics and diagnostic skills in chassis cab and specialist body mounted equipment, with accreditation to intermediate standards in the following areas (Desirable - A/I):
? Dennis Refuse vehicle chassis cab and vehicle bodies
? Faun Refuse vehicle bodies
? Johnston sweepers
? Scarab sweepers
? Ford Connect and Transit vans
? Mercedes Econic chassis cab
? IVECO chassis cab (ranging from 3.5 to 28 tonnes)
? Tail lift equipment (either Recon or Ratcliff)
? Atlas crane equipment
? Terberg bin hoist equipment
? Agricultural/mechanical plant and telehandler equipment
? Grounds maintenance (grass cutting), pedestrian, ride-on and trailed equipment
? Loler lifting equipment testing

Experience of dealing with the public in a MoT Testing Station environment (Essential - A/I) Intermediate welding skills or Motor Vehicle Electrical Skills to NVQ 2 standard or equivalent (Essential - A/I) Minimum 10 years combined experience in municipal, commercial fleet or plant fleet maintenance (Essential - A/I)
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Competencies and Special Aptitudes:

Ability to operate within strict Quality Control guidelines and adhere to Quality Controller's instructions (Essential - A/I) Ability to operate within strict MoT (VOSA) regulations relating to the operation and undertaking of MoT tests (Essential - A/I) Ability to deputise in the absence of the Quality Controller if required (Essential - A/I) Able to demonstrate a flexible approach in a busy working environment (Essential - A/I) Current vocational LGV Category C driving licence (HGV 2) (Essential - A/I) Forklift driving licence (Essential - A/I) Ability to complete and maintain manual and computerised work records and timesheets (Essential - A/I)
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Knowledge Relevant to Job:

Knowledge of Health & Safety At Work Act and relevance to vehicle maintenance workshop/environment in order to operate within current guidelines (Essential - A/I) Demonstrable understanding of diarised booking in and job authorisation procedures (Essential - A/I) Understanding of ICME (Essential - A/I) Ability to operate within strict budgetary guidelines (Essential - A/I)
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Education:

Good level of general education to ensure accurate job/time recording and interpretation of technical service data and manufacturer's instructions (Essential - A/I)
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Training:

Willingness and ability to undertake training as required to meet job criteria (Essential - A/I) Wearing of PPE as appropriate (Essential - A/I)
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Special Job Requirements:

Genuine Occupational qualification relevant within the terms of the legislation (Not Applicable)
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Commitment to Council's Aims and Values:

Knowledge and understanding of Council aims and values and how they impact on the transport role (Essential - A/I)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 33,417.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Do you have a nominated Tester (VOSA accreditation MoT Class 4 to 7 testing)?
Experience:

Local Government: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

NVQ 3 Heavy Motor Vehicle qualification or equivalent (required) Qualified Commercial Vehicle Inspector (required)
Work Location: In person