Light Vehicle Mechanic and MOT Tester

• East Suffolk Services Limited
• Address: Ufford Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 6ET
• Salary: up to 41318.91 per annum (career grade) *
• Hours: Full Time 40 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent

Be part of a dynamic team that makes a difference. At East Suffolk Services we proudly deliver a wide range of essential local services that support the lives of over a quarter of a million residents and thousands of businesses across our district. Were a new growing organisation full of energy ambition and purpose. As part of our team youll play an important role in helping us shape high-quality efficient services that people rely on every single day. This is more than just a job. This is a fantastic opportunity to support and give back to your local community. We currently have an opportunity to join our Fleet Maintenanceteam as a Light Vehicle Mechanic and MOT Tester.

* Salary offered is dependent on experience and qualifications (30916.76 - 41318.91 per annum dependent on experience).

Your role

As part of our dedicated Workshop Team your day-to-day role would involve inspecting servicing diagnosing and repairing vehicles to ensure they are fit for purpose and meet any appropriate legislation requirements. If you are a hard working and motivated individual who can keep our fleet of vehicles moving then this might be just the opportunity for you. The role involves attending breakdown callouts within the working day ensuring excellent and professional service to both internal and external customers as well as using your technical expertise and initiative to make sound judgements and ensure roadworthiness.

What you can expect:

• A Monday Friday role with only 3 fixed Saturday shifts each year - we respect your time value your expertise and give you the space to enjoy a good work-life balance
• Varied and interesting role where you will be supported to learn and develop
• You will work closely with teams across the business to keep our fleet moving
• A supportive ambitious and motivated team

What you will need

To be successful in this role you need to be a hard-working and motivated individual able to work on your own initiative but also have good team-working skills.

You will also need:

• An NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Light Vehicle Maintenance Repair
• Be IRTEC registered or a willingness to work towards this
• Hold a UK Category B Driving Licence
• Be qualified to or have a willingness to work towards DVSA standards for MOT Class 4 5 and 7 inspections
• Be a motivated supportive and effective team player

Do you have the skills experience or potential to succeed in this role If so wed love to hear from you.

Thinking of joining us Heres why you should

At East Suffolk Services we truly value our employees. We understand that the backbone of any companys success will always be its people and that our continued success depends on recognising talented individuals supporting their development and retaining them within our organisation. Thats why we are committed to making East Suffolk Services a great place to work.

We value our staff

In addition to a competitive salary we offer a comprehensive package of benefits designed to support your health development and lifestyle.

These include:

• A top-tier health and wellbeing package through Canada Life one of the UKs leading providers including online access to UK-based GPs and dentists plus life insurance.
• A competitive matched pension scheme through Royal London.
• Access to a wide range of support networks and wellbeing initiatives including mental health resources and specialist counselling.
• Learning and development opportunities tailored to your role and personal goals.
• Exclusive discounts on the latest tech (smartphones TVs laptops) holidays and travel fashion health and beauty and more.
• A car benefit scheme and cycle to work scheme to support your commute in a way that suits you.

For more information

For an informal discussion regarding this post please contact Toby Chapmanby calling .

Want to find out more If you would like to visit us for an informal drop-in session so you can see the workshop facilities meet the managers and get a feel for the depot then please give us a call to arrange we will fit around your work commitments so can offer a drop-in early morning evening or weekend.

Closing date: 11.30pm 5 October2025.

Interview date: Week commencing 13 October 2025.

To apply submit your CV to or drop a CV to one of our depots!

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