MOT Tester

Drive Motor Retail; West of England; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joining Bonus

No weekend work

Staff Discounts

Annual Leave

Health & Wellbeing

Training & Development

Job summary

Drive Motor Retail in the United Kingdom is seeking an MOT Tester to join our service team. The role covers MOT testing, diagnosing faults and delivering high-quality workmanship, ensuring customer satisfaction.

You will communicate clearly with customers and colleagues, maintain records, and participate in training. The package includes £34,000 base salary plus £6,000 in uncapped bonuses, with generous annual leave and a comprehensive benefits program.

Qualifications

• Customer service and teamwork experience required.
• Willingness to learn, especially around EVs/hybrids.
• Strong diagnostic, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• MOT Testing.
• Diagnose and repair vehicle faults.
• Deliver high-quality workmanship and fix issues first time.
• Communicate clearly with customers and colleagues.
• Maintain accurate records and video health checks where applicable.
• Assist colleagues with training and mentoring.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Diagnostic skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Light Motor Vehicle Repair / MOT Testing Licence

Job description

MOT Tester

8.00am - 5.00pm - 30 Minutes Break

Salary: £34,000 + £6,000 in Bonuses (Uncapped) - MOT Tester

About Us

Drive Motor Retail is a trusted name in the UK automotive industry, known for delivering exceptional service, supporting career growth, and offering a wide range of exciting roles across sales, aftersales, and technical teams. We are proud to invest in our people, and we reward commitment, flexibility, and results with a competitive salary and a leading benefits package.

Benefits Package Includes:

• Joining Bonus: Welcome Bonus - Receive £500 upon joining and another £500 after successful probation.
• No weekend working: Occasional overtime available at site agreed rate
• Staff Perks: Discounts on personal services and large referral bonuses for recommendations of staff.
• Annual Leave: 24 days of annual leave increasing to 27 with length of service, plus bank holidays
• Employee Discount Portal: Access to hundreds of savings through our exclusive reward gateway
• Family-Friendly Policies: Family and friends discounts on services and referral schemes
• Health & Wellbeing Support: Medicare cash plan covering employees and their children, providing same-day online GP access and support for health, wellbeing, and dental care
• Training & Development: Ongoing training, professional development support, and upskilling initiatives, including specialist manufacturer training where applicable

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to become an essential member of our service team. Whether you're joining our technical, sales, customer service, or management teams, your role will be central to delivering our high standards of service and customer satisfaction.

Usual Duties

• MOT Testing
• Diagnose and repair vehicle faults, including complex systems where required.
• Deliver work to the highest quality and fix issues first time to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Communicate clearly with customers and colleagues.
• Maintain accurate records and complete video vehicle health checks where applicable.
• Assist colleagues with training and mentoring (where role relevant).
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

What We're Looking For

• Relevant qualifications Dependent on role applied for: NVQ Level 3 in Light Motor Vehicle Repair / MOT Testing Licence - REQUIRED
• A passion for customer service and teamwork.
• A proactive approach to learning, especially around new technologies like EVs and hybrids (where applicable).
• Strong diagnostic, problem-solving, or communication skills tailored to the nature of the role.
• Previous experience in a similar position is required.

Inclusion & Equality

Drive Motor Retail is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees, ensuring fair treatment regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or background.