Vehicle Examiner - Murrayburn Depot

Vehicle Examiner Murrayburn Depot Salary: £34,452 - £40,501 (pro-rata for part-time)  Hours: 14 per week  To carry out Fitness For Use checks (MOTs) and Licensing Condition checks, on taxis and private  hire vehicles on behalf of the City of Edinburgh Council, Midlothian Council and West Lothian Council.  Must be a fully skilled and qualified tradesperson (City & Guilds level three or equivalent experience.) A clean driving licence is essential. A demonstration of good communication skills is required. Membership of a professional body (IRTE) or equivalent would be desirable.  Hold a valid DVSA (MOT) Tester Certificate (Class IV). If the Post holder does not hold this certificate one must be attained within six months of appointment. Testing and examining of all taxis and private hire vehicles to a standard as defined by the DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Service Agency) and member authorities.  To identify any vehicle defects and consider whether a vehicle is compliant with the current DVSA (MOT) standards and those of the partner Licensing Authorities.  To ensure that all specialist vehicle Licensing conditions as detailed by the Licensing Authorities are fully complied with.  To complete DVSA (MOT) inspection documentation issue certificate, issue a taxi or private hire vehicle licensing conditions compliance after successful vehicle examination, updating all systems as appropriate. Where appropriate issue rectification or prohibition notices with some immediate suspensions to a taxi or private hire vehicle. Ensuring that remedial work is planned and implemented and the Senior Vehicle Examiner is updated. Required to carry out administration duties as directed by Senior Vehicle Examiner. These duties will include technical enquiries relating to the current licensed vehicle and general administration duties depending on the volume of work or to cover absences.   Carry out all work in accordance with the Council’s Health & Safety policy. Attend specialist training and participate in cascade training to keep fully conversant with current vehicular legislation, and DVSA standards.  To process all other relevant information, liaise with licence applicants and arrange suitable vehicle examination appointments.  Deal appropriately with members of the public, service users, clients, staff, external agencies and service providers when undertaking duties.  There should also be an ability to adapt to changing procedures and policies throughout the Service. Ability to contribute to the development of the service. This position is subject to Basic Disclosure check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview. Find out more about our commitment to equalities https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/inclusive-edinburgh/4 [https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/inclusive-edinburgh/4] As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We’re interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working. You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours – The City of Edinburgh Council [https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/behaviours] Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range. Happy to talk flexible working. Follow us on X at @edincounciljobs   View Vehicle Examiner job description [https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/downloads/file/38856/vehicle-examiner-cec420-jd]  View Vehicle Examiner person specification [https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/downloads/file/39647/vehicle-examiner-ps-01-05]  THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL About Us: Are you keen to shape the future of Scotland’s capital city? The City of Edinburgh Council is looking for dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to work with us and deliver key services across our capital city. We’re the second largest local authority in Scotland with a workforce of over 19,000 who all play a crucial role in maintaining and supporting vital services to over 500,000 residents. We offer an incredible variety of career opportunities across a broad range of sectors. Join us and you’ll find a role where you can make a difference and grow your career. Our Culture: Our Behaviours, respect, integrity, and flexibility guide everything that we do, and we strive to make sure all colleagues feel valued and have a sense of belonging in the workplace. We want to make sure that we bring people into our roles who demonstrate Our Behaviours and are dedicated and committed to our purpose of serving our community. We are focused on delivering excellent customer service to meet citizens needs and make the city a better place. You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours – The City of Edinburgh Council [https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/behaviours]. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: We recognise the benefits that diverse perspectives, experiences and backgrounds bring to our organisation, and we’re committed to employing a workforce that represents the population of the city we serve. We particularly encourage applicants from under-represented groups including women, LGBT+ people, racially minoritised groups, people with disabilities and people who are neurodivergent. As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we're delighted to announce that we have extended our guaranteed interview scheme to include all applicants who are or have been care experienced, and who meet the essential criteria for the post. This extends our current arrangements of being a Disability Confident Employer, that guarantee an interview to applicants who meet the criteria for the post and who declare a disability. Happy to talk flexible working. Colleague Support and Wellbeing As outlined in our People Strategy 2024-27, we aim to nurture a healthy workforce where we can all thrive. We offer regular events, initiatives and learning opportunities covering a range of different health and wellbeing topics. We’re committed to supporting employees to achieve a healthy work life balance. There are several policies in place to support this ranging from flexible work options to career breaks. Our full suite of employment policies can be found here. We have a range of support options available including access to counselling, a mental health support service, an occupational health service, speak up supporters and a colleague listening service. Reasonable Adjustments: We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible experience at work for all our colleagues and we’ll work hard to ensure that we meet the changing needs of colleagues throughout their time with us. We’re also geared up to support all candidates who may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Candidates invited for interview, should let the hiring manager know what they need, and they will do everything they can to accommodate your request.