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HGV / PSV MOT Tester – Scotland

Location: Barrhead, Carlisle, Clydebank, Edinburgh

Salary: £30,149 per annum (Advertised salary is inclusive of a base salary of £25,159 and £4,990 of allowances which consists of: Technical - £2,590, Flexibility - £2,400. A fully insured and taxed lease car is also provided)

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time / Part Time

Closing Date: 12th August 2025

The Agency helps keep Britain moving, safely and sustainably. We do this by helping people through a lifetime of safe and sustainable journeys, helping them keep their vehicles safe to drive, and protecting them from unsafe drivers and vehicles.

The Role

A maximum weight Heavy Goods Vehicle is presented to you for its annual test.

Your ability to spot a defect is crucial.

Your understanding of road-worthiness standards is essential.

You determine if the vehicle is legally compliant.

You protect the public from unsafe vehicles.

You are a Vehicle Standards Assessor.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Vehicle Standards Assessor, you will:

• Conduct annual test inspections.
• Record results digitally and issue documentation.
• Offer advice on vehicle safety and maintenance.
• Ensure larger vehicles are safe to be on Britain’s roads.
• Contribute to the safety of all road users.
• Be deployed from home and travel to a number of 3rd party testing facilities.
• Work flexibly in-line with the operating model.
  
  
  

• A full UK driving license
  
  
  

• A minimum of 3 years hands-on experience in the repair, maintenance or inspection of at least one type of road vehicle, e.g. car, HGV, PSV.
• You will need good customer service skills.
  
  
  

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).
• 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.
• Access to the staff discount portal.
• Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
• Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
• Latest IT and Tech devices e.g. smartphone and laptop
• All PPE, uniform, tools and equipment is provided.
• A fully insured and taxed lease car, which is for both work and personal use. Other running costs are also covered. You can also have up to two additional drivers use the vehicle.
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.
  
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Advertising Services

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