Vehicle Examiner
Murrayburn Depot
Salary: £34, - £40, (pro-rata for part-time)
Hours: 14 per week
To carry out Fitness For Use checks (MOTs) and Licensing Condition checks, on taxis and private
hire vehicles on behalf of the City of Edinburgh Council, Midlothian Council and West Lothian Council.
Must be a fully skilled and qualified tradesperson (City & Guilds level three or equivalent experience.) A clean driving licence is essential. A demonstration of good communication skills is required. Membership of a professional body (IRTE) or equivalent would be desirable.
Hold a valid DVSA (MOT) Tester Certificate (Class IV). If the Post holder does not hold this certificate one must be attained within six months of appointment.
Testing and examining of all taxis and private hire vehicles to a standard as defined by the DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Service Agency) and member authorities.
To identify any vehicle defects and consider whether a vehicle is compliant with the current DVSA (MOT) standards and those of the partner Licensing Authorities.
To ensure that all specialist vehicle Licensing conditions as detailed by the Licensing Authorities are fully complied with.
To complete DVSA (MOT) inspection documentation issue certificate, issue a taxi or private hire vehicle licensing conditions compliance after successful vehicle examination, updating all systems as appropriate.
Where appropriate issue rectification or prohibition notices with some immediate suspensions to a taxi or private hire vehicle. Ensuring that remedial work is planned and implemented and the Senior Vehicle Examiner is updated.
Required to carry out administration duties as directed by Senior Vehicle Examiner. These duties will include technical enquiries relating to the current licensed vehicle and general administration duties depending on the volume of work or to cover absences.
Carry out all work in accordance with the Council's Health & Safety policy.
Attend specialist training and participate in cascade training to keep fully conversant with current vehicular legislation, and DVSA standards.
To process all other relevant information, liaise with licence applicants and arrange suitable vehicle examination appointments.
Deal appropriately with members of the public, service users, clients, staff, external agencies and service providers when undertaking duties.
There should also be an ability to adapt to changing procedures and policies throughout the Service. Ability to contribute to the development of the service.
This position is subject to Basic Disclosure check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
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Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.
Happy to talk flexible working.