MOT Tester / Vehicle Technician – £35,000–£44,000 | Monday–Friday | No Weekends

Hawk Hiring LTD; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range £35-£44k

Mon-Fri

No weekends

Modern workshop

Spacious facilities

MOT testing

Advanced diagnostics

Motorsport team

Job summary

Hawk Hiring LTD in Sheffield is seeking a qualified MOT Tester / Vehicle Technician to join a modern, well-equipped independent automotive centre.

You will carry out Class 4 and Class 7 MOT tests, vehicle inspections and servicing on cars, vans and motorhomes, with no weekend work. The role requires a valid MOT Tester licence and NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, and offers a salary of £35,000–£44,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Valid MOT Tester licence – essential.
• NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair – essential.
• Experience in a busy workshop.
• Confident performing MOT tests independently.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Class 4 and Class 7 MOT tests.
• Complete vehicle inspections and safety checks.
• Identify and report vehicle defects.
• Carry out servicing and routine maintenance.
• Complete mechanical repairs where required.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults.
• Work across cars, vans and larger vehicles.
• Ensure MOT testing meets DVSA standards.
• Maintain accurate workshop records.

Skills

MOT testing

Vehicle inspection

Diagnostics knowledge

DVSA standards

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Salary: £35,000–£44,000 depending on experience
Location: Sheffield
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm
Weekends: No weekend working

About Us

An excellent opportunity has become available for a qualified MOT Tester / Vehicle Technician to join a modern, well-equipped independent automotive centre in Sheffield.

This isn't your typical small independent garage. The business has invested heavily in its workshop facilities, creating a spacious, modern environment capable of accommodating everything from everyday cars to larger motorhomes and commercial vehicles.

With an experienced technical team led by a former motorsport mechanic, the business combines main-dealer standards with independent garage values.

The workshop is equipped with modern diagnostic and repair technology, offering technicians the opportunity to work on a genuinely varied range of vehicles.

Why Join?

• £35,000–£44,000 salary
• Monday–Friday working week
• No weekend working
• Modern, purpose-equipped workshop
• Spacious facilities accommodating cars, vans and motorhomes
• Class 4 and Class 7 MOT testing
• Advanced diagnostic and repair equipment
• Experienced technical team with motorsport background
• Varied mechanical and diagnostic workload

What You'll Be Doing

• Carrying out Class 4 and Class 7 MOT tests
• Completing vehicle inspections and safety checks
• Identifying and reporting vehicle defects
• Carrying out servicing and routine maintenance
• Completing mechanical repairs where required
• Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults
• Working across cars, vans and larger vehicles
• Ensuring all MOT testing is completed to DVSA standards
• Maintaining accurate workshop records

Requirements

• Valid MOT Tester licence – essential
• NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair – essential
• Previous experience within a busy workshop
• Confident carrying out MOT tests independently
• Strong mechanical and diagnostic knowledge
• Good attention to detail
• Full UK driving licence

Commutable Locations

Sheffield, Rotherham, Dronfield, Chesterfield, Barnsley, Worksop, Eckington and surrounding areas.