HGV Technician or MOT Tester/ Mechanic

HGV Technician or MOT Tester/ Mechanic (Ref: POS000593)

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

Overview

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• 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

Equal Opportunities

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.