Vehicle Inspector

Job Description

Job Category : Manual Labour / General Industrial
Location : Oakleigh Depot, Barnet Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Base Salary :£31,986.00

To ensure the efficient and smooth operation of the Council’s MOT testing station. Promote a culture of continuous improvement to present and future service needs and to improving the transport and MOT test station for users of this service.

Accountable for:-
3.1. Key Accountabilities Specific for This Post
Transport Services provide a complete vehicle procurement and maintenance service to the
borough and some external bodies. The Postholder will have a major role in ensuring the
effective and reliable operation of the Council’s MoT Testing Station and inspection of the
Council’s vehicle and plant fleet.
3.2. Financial And Asset Responsibilities
To operate within strict budgetary guidelines.
Vehicle Inspector Job Description
10 February 2005
To be responsible for the security of cash, cheque and credit card payments taken by
the MoT Testing Station and ensure these are banked in accordance with Council
procedures.
3.3. Staff Responsibilities
None
3.4. Principle Responsibilities
Responsible for ensuring cover of the MoT Test Station. Undertake, as a Nominated Tester,
MoT testing of the Council’s and public vehicles up to and including Class 7 tests, when
required.
Assist the Workshop Manager in the successful planning and scheduling of the vehicle annual
MoT testing, inspection, maintenance and repair programmes.

NVQ 3 Heavy Motor Vehicle qualification or
equivalent
Qualified Commercial Vehicle Inspector
(VOSA accreditation)
Nominated Tester (VOSA accreditation MoT
Class 4 to 7 testing)
Accredited holder of appropriate product
training including commercial vehicle
inspection, maintenance, hydraulics and
diagnostic skills in chassis cab and specialist
body mounted equipment, with accreditation
to intermediate standards in the following
areas (ESSENTIAL: able to achieve this
within 12 months of appointment):
▪ Dennis Refuse vehicle chassis cab and vehicle
bodies
▪ Faun Refuse vehicle bodies
▪ Johnston sweepers
▪ Scarab sweepers
▪ Ford Connect and Transit vans
▪ Mercedes Econic chassis cab
▪ IVECO chassis cab (ranging from 3.5 to 28
tonnes)
▪ Tail lift equipment ( either Recon or Ratcliff)
▪ Atlas crane equipment ▪ Terberg bin hoist
equipment
▪ Agricultural/mechanical plant and
telehandler equipment
▪ Grounds maintenance (grass cutting), pedestrian,
ride-on and trailed equipment
▪ Loler lifting equipment testing

Experience of dealing with the public in a MoT
Testing Station environment

Intermediate welding skills or Motor Vehicle
Electrical Skills to NVQ 2 standard or
equivalent

Minimum 10 years combined experience in
municipal, commercial fleet or plant fleet
maintenance

Ability to operate within strict Quality Control
guidelines and adhere to Quality Controller’s
instructions

Ability to operate within strict MoT (VOSA)
regulations relating to the operation and
undertaking of MoT tests

Competencies and
Special aptitudes
Ability to deputise in the absence of the
Quality Controller if required

Able to demonstrate a flexible approach in a
busy working environment
Current vocational LGV Category C driving
licence (HGV 2)

Forklift driving licence
Ability to complete and maintain manual and
computerised work records and timesheets

Knowledge of Health & Safety At Work Act
and relevance to vehicle maintenance
workshop/environment in order to operate
within current guidelines
Knowledge relevant to
job
Demonstrable understanding of diarised
booking in and job authorisation procedures
Understanding of ICME
Ability to operate within strict budgetary
guidelines

Education
Good level of general education to ensure
accurate job/time recording and
interpretation of technical service data and
manufacturer’s instructions

Training

Willingness and ability to undertake training
as required to meet job criteria
Wearing of PPE as appropriate

Special job
requirements
Genuine Occupational
qualification relevant
within the terms of the
legislation

Commitment to
council’s Aims and
Values
Knowledge and understanding of Council
aims and values and how they impact on the
transport role