HGV Technician or MOT Tester/ Mechanic
Posted 2 hours 21 minutes ago by Darlington Borough Council
Salary £32,640 - £35,396 per annum
Salary Band £30,001 to £40,000
Post Type Permanent
Hours Per Week Full time
Categories Manual / Trades / Transport
Directorate N/A Published Date 14/05/2026 Closing Date 31/05/2026
Darlington Borough Council's Vehicle Maintenance Team is looking to recruit a skilled and motivated individual to fill a single vacancy as an HGV Technician or an MOT Tester/Mechanic. The role involves delivering a high quality, customer focused vehicle maintenance service within a busy workshop environment, supporting the maintenance, inspection, and repair of the Council's fleet, plant, and customer vehicles.
Responsibilities- Support delivery of comprehensive maintenance and servicing for Council vehicles and plant, ensuring compliance with legislation and the Council's Operator's Licence.
- Inspect, service and repair vehicles for external organisations and members of the public.
- Carry out MOT inspections in line with DVSA standards, including Class IV and VII testing, Hackney Carriage and Private Hire vehicle inspections.
- Contribute to high quality repair and maintenance service for vehicles and equipment used by internal and external customers.
- Operate within workshop hours: Monday to Thursday 7:00am 6:00pm, Friday 7:00am 5:30pm.
- A minimum of three years' experience as an HGV Technician (or DVSA Nominated Tester Certificate for MOT role).
- Skills in working on diesel and petrol engines, transmissions, hydraulics, and electrical systems; experience of light goods vehicles desirable.
- Valid HGV driving licence with a minimum Category C entitlement (or full, valid driving licence for MOT role).
- DVSA Nominated Tester Certificate (Classes IV and VII) essential for MOT role.
- City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in Motor Vehicle Technology or related subject.
- For HGV Technician: valid HGV licence Category C.
- 32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro rata for part time working)
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contribution
- Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
- Staff equality forums
- Flexible working
- Green Car Leasing Scheme
- Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
- Physiotherapy service
- Confidential counselling service
- Great wellbeing offer
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
- Local and National retailer discounts
- Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
- Arriva Employee Travel Club
We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We aim to interview any applicant who declares a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job.