MOT Technician

Octane Recruitment; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee discounts

Retail vouchers

Finders fee

Cycle to work scheme

Eye care vouchers

Free flu jabs

On-site parking

Buy/sell holiday scheme

Enhanced maternity leave

Enhanced paternity leave

IMI training and career development

Referral programme

Long-service recognition

Charity match scheme

Employee of the Month

Centre of the Month go-karting race

Job summary

Octane Recruitment is seeking a qualified MOT Tester for a permanent, full-time role in Bristol. The position offers £38,000 basic per year plus bonus and overtime, with OTE £41,600+. Hours are Monday to Friday 8:30am–5:30pm, Saturdays on a rota.

You must hold a valid DVSA MOT Tester licence with current testing status, a Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or Level 2 with 3+ years), and a full UK driving licence. A well-stocked toolbox and on-site parking are required.

Qualifications

• MOT testing to current DVSA standards is required.
• Level 3 qualification in light vehicle maintenance or Level 2 with 3+ years’ experience.
• Full UK driving licence and a well-stocked toolbox.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Class 4 MOT inspections per DVSA standards.
• Record vehicle defects and advise on repairs.
• Ensure MOT docs are completed correctly and compliantly.
• Perform servicing, health checks and routine maintenance when needed.
• Use diagnostic tech to identify faults and resolve issues.
• Maintain a clean, safe workshop and deliver customer service.

Skills

MOT testing

DVSA licence

Car diagnostics

Education

Level 3 Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Level 2 Technician/Mechanic +3 years

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Workshop tools

Job description

Location:Bristol

Pay / salary:£38,000 basic per annum plus bonus and overtime, OTE £41,600+

Job type:Permanent / full-time role

Shift and schedule:Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm, Saturdays on a rota

Job Reference: 31106

MOT Tester Benefits:

• Company pension, life insurance and Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee and retail discounts, retail vouchers and finders 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

MOT Tester Requirements:

• Valid DVSA MOT Tester licence with current testing status
• Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, or equivalent; alternatively, Level 2 Technician/Mechanic qualification with at least 3 years' experience
• Full UK driving licence
• Own a well-stocked toolbox suitable for workshop duties

MOT Tester role:

• Carrying out Class 4 MOT inspections in line with current DVSA standards and regulations
• Identifying and accurately recording vehicle defects and advising on required repairs
• Ensuring all MOT documentation and testing procedures are completed correctly and compliantly
• Carrying out routine servicing, vehicle health checks, maintenance, and mechanical repairs when required
• Utilising the latest specialised diagnostic technology to identify, test, and resolve complex electrical and mechanical faults
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised workshop while delivering excellent customer service and ensuring vehicles meet all road safety standards