The service provides a fleet maintenance function for a number of Council front line services and external customers. This includes taxi licensing application vehicle inspections & private mot inspections. These services are operated from the Council’s main operational depot at Stretton Way in Huyton.

The main duties will be conducting MOT tests (Classes IV, V & VII), including taxi compliance tests on private hire and hackney vehicles.  Inspection, servicing, repairs, diagnosing faults on light commercial vehicles and plant.

Applicants will need to have the following essential requirements:

1. Recent working experience of maintaining a range of vehicles including:

• Electrical repairs and diagnostic procedures
• Mechanical repairs and diagnostic procedure
• Knowledge of vehicle maintenance workshop operating practice.
• Ability to understand and utilise computerised performance management systems to deliver measurable service improvements.

2. Motor vehicle repair NVQ level 3 or equivalent

3. Evidence of completion of a full motor vehicle apprenticeship.

4. Authorised DVSA MOT tester

5. Category B Licence (Minimum).

The post comes with a shift allowance and tool allowance. The shift pattern currently alternates between a 35 hr week & 37 hour week averaging 36 hours per week.

We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.

We will consider requests for flexible working.  For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.

At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact: 

• John Ainsworth via e-mail at John.Ainsworth@Knowsley.gov.uk or via Telephone: 0151 443 2919
• Geoff Coombe via e-mail at Geoff.Coombe@Knowsley.gov.uk or via Telephone: 0151 443 2441 

Closing Date: Sunday, 16 June 2024 at 23:59pm.