MOT Tester/Technician

Formula One Autocentres; Southampton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NEST Pension

Life Assurance

Bonus Scheme

Stream pay

Retail Discounts

Staff Discounts

Wellbeing Support

Training opportunities

IMI accredited course

Uniform & Safety Boots

Job summary

Formula One Autocentres is recruiting an MOT Tester to perform DVSA-standard MOT tests and related vehicle services in a busy automotive retail centre. The role requires a valid MOT Tester licence and a flexible, customer‑facing approach.

You will fit company-recommended products to vehicles, maintain clean work areas, and contribute to sales while upholding high safety and service standards. Genuine team collaboration is valued with opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid MOT Tester licence issued by the DVSA.
• Experience performing MOT tests to DVSA standards.
• Able to work in a busy automotive retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out MOT tests to DVSA standards and input results on the DVSA system.
• Fit products specified by the company to customer vehicles and perform ancillary services.
• Maintain cleanliness of the Centre and equipment.
• Help increase sales of products and services offered by the Company as per procedures.
• Follow Company policies and procedures and comply with management instructions.

Skills

MOT Tester Licence

Excellent communication

Retail automotive experience

Education

MOT Licence (DVSA)

Job description

Responsibilities

• All MOT Testers must hold a valid MOT Tester licence which is issued by the DVSA
• To carry out MOT test to DVSA standard and input the details on the DVSA computer system
• To fit any product specified by the Company to customer vehicles and carry out a range of ancillary services to customer vehicles
• To maintain the cleanliness of the Centre and its equipment on an ongoing basis
• To increase sales of products and services offered by the Company, in accordance with procedures
• To adhere to the Company's Policy & Procedures
• To comply with reasonable instructions from Management
• The company will supply you with uniform, it must be clean and presentable at all times
• To be available for work at the times specified by the Company

The ideal candidate will have a flexible approach to tasks and be able to manage their own workload, be an excellent communicator with proven experience of working in a busy retail environment in an automotive setting.

The main objective of the role will be to MOT test light vehicles as set out by DVSA in a safe and efficient manner. The successful candidate will be part of a small team, but should be equally happy working on their own and should take a great degree of pride in carrying out tasks to an extremely high standard.

The Company's normal opening times are Monday to Friday 8.30am to 6.00pm, Saturday 8.30am hours to 5.00pm hours and Sunday 10.00am to 4.00pm. Working hours to be discussed at interview Salary: Dependent on experience

Benefits

• NEST Pension Scheme enrolment after 3 months continuous service, paid via Salary Sacrifice
• Life Assurance
• Bonus Scheme - If Centre Based
• Stream - releases earnings by giving instant access to pay
• Retail Discounts (High St, Online and much more)
• Staff Discounts
• Wellbeing Support (Employee Assistance Programme, Financial Advice, Health)
• Training opportunities to further your career within the Company
• In-house IMI accredited course to further your development & capability
• Company Uniform including Safety Boots