Description
Vehicle Examiner
Murrayburn Depot
Salary: £33,287 - £39,129
Hours: 36 per week, 52 weeks
Carry out Fitness For Use checks (MOT'S) and Licensing Condition checks, on Taxi and Private Hire vehicles on behalf of the City of Edinburgh Council, Midlothian Council and West Lothian Council.
Testing and examining of all taxi and private hire vehicles to a standard as defined by the DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Service Agency) and member authorities.
To identify 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/Private Hire vehicle licensing conditions compliance after successful examination, updating all systems as appropriate including current Fleet Management Systems.
Undertake on-street compliance duties including selected vehicle examinations and document checks.
Where appropriate issue rectification or prohibition notices with some immediate suspensions to a Taxi/Private Hire vehicle licence. Ensuring that remedial work is planned and implemented and the Senior Vehicle Examiner is updated.
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.
Find out more about our commitment to equalities
As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We're interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.
You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours – The City of Edinburgh Council
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.
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Responsibilities
Experience:
* Experience of vehicle maintenance and testing within a busy environment.
* Taxi vehicle mechanical experience (Desirable)
Knowledge, skills and understanding:
* Understanding of Health and Safety requirements within Vehicle Maintenance/Testing facility.
* ICT literate with a working knowledge of all Microsoft packages.
* Knowledge of Taxi/Private Hire Car Licensing legislation and conditions. (Desirable)
* Knowledge and understanding of Quality Management Systems. (Desirable)
* Knowledge and understanding of the challenges facing local government. (Desirable)
Qualifications and training:
* Qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and inspection.
* DVSA Class 4 MOT Qualification
* Full UK Driving Licence
* Experienced in MOT Testing. (Desirable)
Job specific requirements:
* Strong interpersonal skills and able to communicate effectively with customers and colleagues.
* Ability to manage a range of duties and meet deadlines and specific targets.
* Ability to remain calm and respond positively to challenging situations and difficulties