MOT Tester

Octane Recruitment; Wollaton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Life assurance

Pension

Discounts on servicing

EV & hybrid training

Job summary

Octane Recruitment is seeking an experienced MOT Tester for a full-time role in the UK. You will perform daily MOT tests to DVSA standards, carry out safety checks and servicing, and engage in diagnostics and warranty work where qualified.

You will maintain accurate digital job cards and support the busy workshop team, with ongoing manufacturer training including EV and hybrid. The role offers a competitive base salary with achievable bonuses, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, life assurance

Qualifications

• MOT Tester licence.
• Level 3 Light Vehicle Maintenance (or equivalent).
• Strong attention to detail and process.
• High standards of safety and customer care.
• A team player who works well in a busy workshop.

Responsibilities

• Daily MOT testing to DVSA standards.
• Safety checks, servicing and repair work.
• Diagnostics and warranty work (if qualified).
• Keeping accurate digital job cards and reports.
• Supporting the workshop team when needed.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Team player

Customer care

Education

MOT Tester licence

Level 3 Light Vehicle Maintenance (or equivalent)

Job description

MOT TESTER

£35,103 basic + strong OTE

25 days holiday + bank holidays (rising with service)

Life assurance & pension

Discounts on servicing, vehicle purchase & more

Exclusive lifestyle & shopping perks

Full-time

A modern workshop, proper support, and a role where an MOT Tester can actually progress.

If youre an experienced MOT Tester who wants a stable workshop, up-to-date equipment and a team that genuinely backs your development, this is a solid next step. Youll be working with modern diagnostic tools, clear processes and a management team that invests in training, including EV & hybrid.

What youll be doing

• Daily MOT testing to DVSA standards
• Safety checks, servicing and repair work
• Diagnostics and warranty work (if qualified)
• Keeping accurate digital job cards and reports
• Supporting the workshop team when needed

What were looking for

• MOT Tester licence
• Level 3 Light Vehicle Maintenance (or equivalent)
• Strong attention to detail and process
• High standards of safety and customer care
• A team player who works well in a busy workshop

What you get back

• Competitive basic salary + achievable bonus
• Manufacturer training including EV & hybrid
• Clear progression routes and accreditation pathways
• Life assurance, tool insurance & contributory pension
• Colleague discounts, wellbeing support & benefit platform

Why this MOT Tester role stands out

Youll be joining a workshop thats busy, organised and properly equipped somewhere an MOT Tester can settle, earn well and keep progressing. If you want a role with stability, training and a strong benefits package, this is a great fit.