MOT Tester / Vehicle Technician – 75-Year Established Independent £35k - £42k Basic

Hawk Hiring; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced overtime paid at Time & A Half

28 days holiday with extra days for high performance

Structured breaks for a balanced workday

Fully funded Bosch technical training

Job summary

Hawk Hiring in Haywards Heath is searching for an experienced MOT Tester to join our respected independent garage. Offering a competitive salary between £35,000 and £42,000, this role prioritizes a positive work-life balance with strictly no weekends and structured breaks.

As part of our team, you'll conduct MOT tests, perform vehicle diagnostics, and assist with light repairs in a supportive environment. Comprehensive benefits include top-tier training, free parking, and 28 days of holiday, ensuring a strong focus on your professional development and well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience as an MOT Tester or Technician in a professional workshop.
• Proven track record of compliance with safety standards.
• Reliable professional with a focus on road safety.

Responsibilities

• Conducting DVSA-compliant Class 4 MOT tests efficiently.
• Performing vehicle health checks and diagnosing defects.
• Logging test data onto the DVSA online system.
• Communicating with the service team about required repairs.
• Assisting with light mechanical repairs and servicing.

Skills

DVSA MOT Testing

Vehicle diagnostics

Mechanical repairs

Education

Valid DVSA MOT Testing Licence (Class 4 minimum)

Full UK driving licence

Job description

MOT Tester / Vehicle Technician – 75-Year Established Independent £35k - £42k Basic

Salary: £35,000 to £42,000 strong, negotiable basic salary + enhanced overtime paid at Time & A Half

Location: Haywards Heath (Central location with free on-site parking)

Hours: Monday – Friday only (Structured with a 30-minute lunch plus two 15-minute breaks). Absolutely Zero Weekends!

About The Business

We are a highly respected independent garage in central Haywards Heath that has been a trusted local fixture for over 75 years. We perfectly balance traditional mechanical craftsmanship with modern automotive technology, completely rejecting the frantic, high-stress environment of corporate dealerships and high-volume fast-fit centres. We know how demanding workshop roles can be, which is why we actively prioritize your well-being—offering a structured, sensible pace of work with a down-to-earth team that genuinely values your technical integrity.

The Perks

• £35k - £42k Stable Base: A strong, dependable basic salary package tailored to your testing and mechanical experience.
• Time & A Half Overtime: Boost your take-home earnings with highly lucrative, optional overtime shifts.
• Reclaim Your Weekends: Focused entirely on a healthy work-life balance with a strict Monday to Friday schedule—no Saturdays or Sundays ever.
• Rested & Focused Rota: Enjoy structured daily breaks (lunch + two 15-minute breathers) because a rested professional is a safer, happier team member.
• Top-Tier Training: Direct access to fully funded Bosch technical training and statutory DVSA refresher courses.
• Great Benefits: 28 days total holiday (20 days paid leave + Bank Holidays) with extra holiday days awarded for high performance, free parking, and a secure company pension.

Why This Position Is Different

• Pace Over Pressure: Say goodbye to the relentless pressure of corporate testing lanes, unachievable volume targets, and being treated like a number. We value accuracy, safety, and compliance over rushing vehicles through the bay.
• A "Forever" Career: We boast incredible staff retention because we treat our team like family. You’ll be a valued name in a clean, organized, RMI-approved workspace, not a statistic on a spreadsheet.
• Technical Variety: When the MOT bay is quiet, you'll stay engaged and expand your skills by assisting a close-knit team with light mechanical repairs, servicing, or MOT prep work, keeping your days fast-moving and varied.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Conducting DVSA-compliant Class 4 MOT tests efficiently and accurately to the highest standards of safety and integrity.
• Performing comprehensive vehicle health checks and accurately diagnosing MOT-failing defects.
• Logging test data seamlessly onto the DVSA online system.
• Communicating clearly with the front-of-house service team to explain required repairs.
• Assisting with light mechanical repairs, fast-fit servicing, and MOT prep work when required.

Are You The One? (Requirements)

• Licence: Must possess a valid, current DVSA MOT Testing Licence (Class 4 minimum).
• Experience: A proven track record working as an active MOT Tester or a Technician/Tester in a professional workshop environment.
• Mindset: A reliable, honest professional with high compliance standards who takes real pride in road safety.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.

Commutable Locations

Our centrally located workshop in Haywards Heath is highly accessible, offering an easy, traffic-free daily commute from across Mid-Sussex:

• Lindfield (5 mins)
• Cuckfield (8 mins)
• Burgess Hill (10 mins)
• Hassocks (15 mins)
• Crawley (20 mins)
• East Grinstead & Brighton (25 mins)