MOT Technician

Octane Recruitment Ltd; Banbury; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts

Vouchers

Finder’s fee

Cycle to work

Eye care

On-site parking

Holiday scheme

Maternity/Paternity leave

IMI training

Career development

Referral programme

Go-kart prize

Job summary

Octane Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced MOT Technician for a growing automotive service centre in Banbury. This full-time role offers a strong salary package, bonus potential, and extensive training opportunities.

You will perform MOT testing, carry out mechanical repairs, and ensure high safety and quality standards across a busy workshop. The position requires a valid MOT Licence and a full UK driving licence, with a Monday–Friday schedule and optional overtime.

Qualifications

• NVQ / City & Guilds Level 3 automotive qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
• A few years of experience as a skilled mechanic on relevant vehicle repairs.
• A valid DVSA MOT Licence / Level 2 Award in MOT.

Responsibilities

• Carry out MOT testing in line with DVSA requirements, company guidelines and centre procedures.
• Complete mechanical repairs, servicing and fast-fit work including tyres, brakes, exhausts and suspension components.
• Use wheel alignment equipment, interpret results and make relevant adjustments where required.
• Ensure all work is completed safely, accurately and to a high standard while maintaining a clean and professional work area.

Skills

MOT testing

Customer service

Safety compliance

Quality workmanship

Education

NVQ / City & Guilds Level 3 automotive qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Tools

DVSA MOT Licence

Wheel alignment equipment

Job description

MOT Technician role for a growing automotive service centre, suited to an experienced professional who takes pride in high-quality workmanship, safety and excellent customer service. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity with a strong salary package, bonus potential and excellent training and career development benefits.

Must have a valid MOT Licence and a full UK driving licence.

Location: Banbury

Pay / salary: up to £38,000 basic per annum plus bonus and overtime

Job type: Permanent / full-time role

Shift and schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, 1 in 2 Saturdays, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

• Company pension, life insurance and Employee Assistance Programme


• Employee and retail discounts, retail vouchers and finder’s fee


• Cycle to work scheme, eye care vouchers and free flu jabs


• On-site parking and buy/sell holiday scheme


• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave


• Fully funded IMI training and career development


• Referral programme, long-service recognition and charity match scheme


• Employee of the Month (£50 voucher) and Centre of the Month go-karting race prize

Company

This leading British garage network operates over 180 local centres providing comprehensive vehicle servicing, MOT testing, and mechanical repairs. As the UK's fastest-growing supplier of tyres, the company fits millions of premium and budget wheels annually while offering free safety components checks to motorists. Customers can easily book routine maintenance or emergency tyre replacements online for same-day fitting across their nationwide branch network.

Skills and experience

• A formal NVQ / City & Guilds Level 3 automotive qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.


• At least few years working as a skilled mechanic on relevant vehicle repairs.


• A valid DVSA MOT Licence / Level 2 Award in MOT

Job Responsibilities for the MOT Technician role

• Carry out MOT testing in line with DVSA requirements, company guidelines and centre procedures.


• Complete mechanical repairs, servicing and fast-fit work including tyres, brakes, exhausts and suspension components.


• Use wheel alignment equipment, interpret results and make relevant adjustments where required.


• Ensure all work is completed safely, accurately and to a high standard while maintaining a clean and professional work area.