MOT Tester

Group 1 Automotive; Watford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive service provider in Watford is looking for an experienced MOT Tester to join their friendly and supportive team. Employees will perform vehicle repairs to exceptional standards, communicate effectively with service teams, and maintain high levels of customer service. Ideal candidates should carry an NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance, possess previous experience, and demonstrate strong teamwork skills. Enjoy comprehensive perks such as generous leave, healthcare support, and continuous professional development.

Benefits

33 days of annual leave including bank holidays

Exclusive retail discounts

Discounts on new and used cars

Company pension scheme

Flexible working options

Dedicated support for wellbeing

24/7 access to healthcare professionals

Paid day to volunteer

Company share purchase plan

Training and development opportunities

Life assurance with options to increase cover

Responsibilities

• Carrying out MOT service and repair of vehicles to excellent standards.
• Communicating with the Service Reception team and Workshop Control on test results and necessary work.
• Ensure quality inspection controls are carried out.
• Maintaining thorough and up-to-date product knowledge.
• Maintaining high customer service levels leading to loyalty and referrals.
• Maintaining good housekeeping standards and orderly administration.

Skills

NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance

Previous experience as an MOT Tester

Thorough and meticulous

Efficient & flexible

Ability to work under pressure

Customer & quality awareness

Communication and teamwork skills

Full UK driving licence

Job description

MOT Tester –JLR Watford

Time to switch up a gear? Be part of something better.

Enjoy support that’s second to none as a MOT Tester at Group 1 Automotive. With training at some of the best facilities in the industry, you’ll learn new skills while becoming an expert. And best of all, you’ll be part of a fun, friendly team that will support you every day.

What we can offer you

• Enjoy 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) to rest and recharge
• Save money every day with our exclusive retail discounts
• Drive a great deal with discounts on new and used cars, plus servicing offers
• Plan for the years ahead with our company pension scheme
• Balance home and work with our industry-leading family-friendly policies designed to help you spend more time with the people that matter
• Commute for less with our cycle-to-work scheme
• Prioritise your wellbeing with dedicated support for you and your family
• 24/7 access to healthcare professionals, ensuring you get the expert advice you need quickly and easily
• Make a difference with a paid day to volunteer in your community
• Invest in your future with our company share purchase plan
• Earn financial rewards when you refer a friend to join the team
• Keep learning and growing with our training and development opportunities for everyone.
• Life assurance with the option to increase cover
• We’re open to flexible working options – just ask

What you’ll do day to day

• Carrying out MOT service and repair of vehicles to excellent standards.
• Communicating with the Service Reception team and Workshop Control on test result and additional work necessary.
• Ensure quality inspection controls are carried out.
• Maintaining thorough and up-to-date product knowledge.
• Maintaining exceptionally high customer service levels that lead to customer loyalty and referrals.
• Maintaining good housekeeping standards and orderly administration of your work.

Helpful skills and qualifications

Don’t worry about ticking off every single skill here – if you care about delivering great experiences as much as we do, we want to hear from you.

• NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance
• Previous experience as an MOT Tester
• Thorough and meticulous
• Efficient & flexible
• Ability to work under pressure
• Customer & quality awareness
• Communication and teamwork skills
• Full UK driving licence

We value diversity and believe it strengthens our team. If you don’t meet every requirement listed but are enthusiastic about this role and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply.

Be part of something big

Group 1 Automotive is on an exciting growth journey. We are home to over 7000 colleagues dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, with 114 dealerships in the UK, representing 21 brands at the forefront of automotive retail.

But you don’t need to love cars to work with us

just need to share our mission to create outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers, our partners, and our people.

Our Values

At Group 1 Automotive we pride ourselves on our five core values that are incorporated in all we that do.

Respect - Integrity - Transparency - Teamwork – Professionalism

These are the principles that every member of our team lives by, whether that be business functions, customer interactions, how we interact with the local community and even how we view each other in the team.