MOT Technician

Octane Recruitment; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days holiday

Uncapped bonus

Level 3 qualifications paid for

Extensive training

Career progression

Staff discounts

Pension

Employee assistance

Life Insurance

Long service recognition

Company events

Job summary

MOT Technician role based at a Maidstone retail centre, offering a clear path to Level 3 IMI qualifications. You will complete MOTs on customer vehicles, perform light to full-service work, and participate in fast-fit duties while collaborating with Service, Parts and other teams to meet targets.

We provide extensive training, a strong benefits package, and progression opportunities within a fast-growing automotive business.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid MOT licence and MOT tester experience.
• Willing to train through Level 3 IMI qualifications.
• Experience as a Vehicle Technician (no formal qualifications required).
• Interest in the automotive industry and hybrid vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Complete MOTs on customer vehicles.
• Perform light and full-service work.
• Assist with fast-fit duties when needed.
• Collaborate with workshop and other departments to hit targets.
• Ensure DVSA processes are followed.

Skills

Valid UK driving licence

MOT Tester

Vehicle Technician experience

Willing to train

Education

Level 3 qualifications (IMI / Hybrid)

Job description

Our client who is one of the UKs fastest growing fast-fit automotive business, are currently looking for a MOT Technician based at their retail centre in Maidstone

As a MOTTechnician would be responsible for completing MOTs on customers cars, as well as other light repair work. To be applicable for this role you must have a valid MOT licence, as well as experience working as a Vehicle Technician.

You do not need to be a qualified technician for this role. Our client is happy to put you through your qualifications!

Location: Maidstone

Pay / salary: £33,000 to £35,000

OTE: Uncapped and realistic £3,600

Shift and schedule: 08:30 17:30 Monday to Friday; Saturdays 08:30 16:00 on a rota with a day off in the week.

Benefits:

• 32 days holiday including Bank Holidays
• Uncapped Bonus scheme OTE £3,600
• We will put you though your Level 3 qualifications; both IMI & Hybrid
• Extensive on-going training programme
• Career development: training and company growth to boost career progression
• Staff discounts on servicing, tyres, and MOTs
• Life Insurance
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistant Program
• Long service recognition, enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Retail vouchers, eye care vouchers, buy/sell holidays, flu jab, cycle to work scheme, Company events

MOT Technician Responsibilities:

• Completing MOTs on customer vehicles
• Light and full-service work
• Fast fit duties as and (when required)
• Working with the rest of the workshop to achieve targets
• Working with other centre departments (Service, Parts, etc) and ensuring that they are well informed
• Ensure the correct DVSA process is followed

To be a MOT Technician you will need:

• Valid UK driving licence Essential
• Experience working as a Vehicle Technician (no qualifications needed)
• Experience as an MOT Tester
• A valid MOT licence Essential
• Have a passion for the Automotive industry and want to develop further
• Want to learn and develop your knowledge of Hybrid cars

Our client:

They have over 180 centres within the UK and are actively growing, they are known for their strong national presence, modern service centres and commitment to customer care. They are looking to have over 300 centres within the next 3 years.

They offer a wide range of services including tyres, MOTs, servicing and repairs, supported by their ongoing large investment in training, technology and centre development.