MOT Technician

Octane Recruitment; West of England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life insurance

Employee assistance

Discounts

Cycle to work

Eye care

Free flu jabs

On-site parking

Holiday buy/sell

Parental leave

IMI training

Career development

Referral program

Long service recognition

Go-kart prize

Job summary

MOT Tester role in Bristol for the UK’s leading vehicle rental specialists. Requires DVSA MOT Tester licence, Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance, and a full UK driving licence. Salary £38,000 plus bonus and overtime, with OTE £41,600+. Permanent/full-time, Mon-Fri with Saturday rota, on-site parking.

Role involves Class 4 MOT inspections, defect reporting, and using advanced diagnostic tools to fix faults while maintaining high standards of safety and customer service.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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 specialized 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

Education

DVSA MOT Tester licence

Level 3 Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Full UK driving licence

Well-stocked toolbox

Job description

MOT Tester rolewith 2 years’ experience, for the UK’s leading vehicle rental specialists, working on a wide range of vehicles. Great salary, benefits, overtime and bonus opportunities.

Must have the right to work in the UK and a full UK driving licence.

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 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

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 specialized 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