SWIFT Temps Ltd Engineering Recruitment Division are currently recruiting for an experienced MOT Tester for the local authority in Leeds. Ongoing contract role
Job Role- MOT Tester- Taxi & Private Hire Licensing
Job Purpose & Context:
The Taxi & Private Hire Licensing Section is responsible for the licensing, inspection and supervision of taxis and private hire drivers and their vehicles. We also process applications for operators and drivers, testing drivers and vehicles, and enforce compliance on the street. In addition, the Section also has responsibilities for monitoring and checking Council fleet vehicles and contractor vehicles to ensure that they are operating in accordance with the Council's policy and contracts in respect of the Social Services and Education ‘Permit’ schemes.
Accountabilities:
* Carry out full Vehicle Inspections and tests in accordance with the schedule of testing requirements, Council's conditions and criteria, and construction and use regulations.
* Carrying out on street inspection of vehicles, drivers, ranks and operator premises to ensure compliance with legal requirements and licence conditions.
* Carrying out roadside vehicle general safety Inspections in conjunction with West Yorkshire Police.
* Undertake inspections based around the MOT tests, at times vehicle examiners maybe called upon to carry out MOT’s and issue certificate for and on behalf of Leeds City Council Fleet Services.
* Prepare inf...