MOT Tester

Halfords; Gomshall; On-site; GBP 6,200 - 7,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5.6 weeks annual leave

Up to 50% off garage bills

25% off most Halfords products

Family & Friends Discount

Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

GP Access 24/7

Cycle to Work Scheme

Share Save scheme

Job summary

Halfords, the UK’s leading motoring and cycling retailer, is seeking an MOT Tester to join its Surrey workshop. The role requires an active MOT testing licence and a full UK driving licence. You will test vehicles and assist with light maintenance when MOTs are not in progress.

The position offers opportunities within the country’s largest automotive service network, with a focus on career development and a supportive team environment. Hybrid training is available through IMI-approved programs.

Qualifications

• Current MOT Testing Licence.
• Full UK driving licence with no more than 9 points.
• Team player willing to assist in workshop with light vehicle maintenance when not performing MOTs.

Responsibilities

• Carry out MOT tests as part of the workshop team.
• Assist in light vehicle maintenance when not performing MOTs.

Skills

MOT Testing Licence

Full UK driving licence

Job description

MOT Tester

Application Deadline: 2026-09-17

Location: Surrey, Surrey, GB, GU5 9NU

Contract Type: Any

Closing Date: 2026-12-16T11:41:01.6

On-target earnings

Up to £8,378 comprising a base salary of £6,187.27 - £7,038. An uncapped monthly bonus scheme with average additional earnings of £1,340 per year. 1 day a week - Every Saturday 8am-5pm. Earn extra with our refer a friend scheme. T&Cs apply.

About the Role

If you are a qualified MOT Tester, join us at Halfords, the UK's largest automotive service, maintenance, and repair business, where we offer great career opportunities, benefits, and an uncapped bonus scheme.

Benefits Include:

• 5.6 weeks annual leave
• Up to 50% off garage bills in our Autocentres and 25% off most of our Halfords products in our retail stores
• Discounts on everything from groceries, shopping, insurance, days out, restaurants, and more
• Family & Friends Discount
• Events
• Opportunity to buy a Trade Price Bike & enroll in the Cycle to Work Scheme
• Financial planning support via Wagestream - access up to 30% of your salary in advance
• GP Access, 364 days a year, 24 hours a day
• Join the Share save scheme with a 20% discount on shares
• Health Cash Plan to access wellbeing services and claim back healthcare costs
• Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

Career Development

You will be given every opportunity to progress your career at Halfords. Access to hybrid training and IMI approved continuous development will be fully supported.

Skills and Experience

• Current MOT Testing Licence (No licence? Other opportunities available for Mechanics & Technicians, contact one of our team for more details)
• Must have a full drivers licence with no more than 9 points
• Team player willing to assist in workshop carrying out light vehicle maintenance, when not performing MOTs

Why Halfords?

We're in an exciting chapter rapidly growing our business with a focus on motoring services and electric mobility. We're the UK's leading retailer of motoring and cycling products and services, and the UK's largest automotive service, maintenance, and repair business. Join us and be part of our success story in getting the nation safely back on the move.

At Halfords we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for our colleagues. We're an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family.