HGV Technician or MOT Tester/ Mechanic


Company:	Darlington Borough Council
Salary:	£30,001 to £40,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Darlington, DL1 5QT
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	21 Sept 2026
Closing date:	11 Oct 2026

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Summary

Darlington Borough Councilandrsquo;s Vehicle Maintenance Team is seeking to recruit a skilled and motivated individual and welcomes applications from candidates for either an HGV Technician or MOT Tester/Mechanic position.

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Both roles offer a varied workload within a busy workshop environment, supporting the inspection, maintenance, servicing, and repair of the Councilandrsquo;s fleet, plant, and customer vehicles to ensure they remain safe, compliant, and operational.

If appointed as an HGV Technician

You will support the delivery of a comprehensive maintenance and servicing function for the Councilandrsquo;s vehicles and plant, ensuring compliance with current legislation and, where required, the Councilandrsquo;s Operatorandrsquo;s Licence. The role will also involve the inspection, servicing, and repair of vehicles for external organisations and members of the public.

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You should have approximately three yearsandrsquo; experience as an HGV Technician and be skilled in working on diesel and petrol engines, transmissions, hydraulics, and electrical systems. Experience of light goods vehicles is also desirable. A valid HGV driving licence with a minimum Category C entitlement is required.

The salary for the HGV Technician is andpound;35,396 per annum and the role is pending a pay review.

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If appointed as an MOT Tester / Mechanic

You will be responsible for carrying out MOT inspections in line with DVSA standards, including Class IV and VII testing, as well as Hackney Carriage and Private Hire vehicle inspections. You will also contribute to the delivery of a high-quality repair and maintenance service for vehicles and equipment used by both internal and external customers.

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A DVSA Nominated Tester Certificate (Classes IV and VII) is essential, along with a full, valid driving licence and a City andamp; Guilds or NVQ Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in Motor Vehicle Technology or a related subject.

The salary for the MOT Tester / Mechanic is andpound;32,640 per annum and the role is pending a pay review.andnbsp;

The role is based on a 37 hour working week, worked on a rotating shift pattern of 7:00am to 3:00pm one week and 10:00am to 6:00pm the next.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the safe and compliant operation of the Councilandrsquo;s fleet, as well as support services for external customers and the wider community.

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The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:

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

Flexible working

Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes

Staff equality forums

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 Clubandnbsp;

For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Why work for us internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video.

https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-work-for-us/

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Find out further information about us and what itandrsquo;s like to work for our great team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page.

https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/

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For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Role Profile and Person Specification.

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General Information for Applicants:

For a further informal discussion and any queries around the role profile and jobs itself please contact Scott Braithwaite, Workshop andamp; Transport Team Leader or Gary Bennett, Waste and Transport Services Manager on 01325 406715.

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If you have any further questions regarding applying for this role or the questions and required fields within the application form, please contact the HR Support team on 01325 403217 or HR@darlington.gov.uk.

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You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience.

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We are an equal opportunitiesand#39; 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.

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