MOT Tester & Vehicle Technician — Weekdays, Bristol

Hawk Hiring LTD; West of England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Secure pension

Employee discounts

On-site parking

25+ years heritage

Job summary

Hawk Hiring LTD in Bristol is seeking a skilled Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester to join our busy workshop. You will conduct official DVSA MOT tests to standards, perform routine servicing, and carry out vehicle health checks.

You will diagnose mechanical and electrical faults across a wide range of customer vehicles, using your NVQ/IMI Level 2/3 qualifications and your own tools; a full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• NVQ/IMI Level 2 or Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair with 1+ years of workshop experience.
• Solid knowledge of diagnostics, routine maintenance and mechanical repair.
• Full UK driving licence and own hand tools.
• DVSA MOT training provided if not holding the ticket.

Responsibilities

• Conduct official DVSA MOT tests to standards.
• Carry out routine servicing and health checks.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults across a range of vehicles.

Skills

Vehicle diagnostics

Workshop experience

MOT testing

Education

NVQ / IMI Level 2 or Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

City & Guilds / time-served equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

DVSA MOT training

Job description

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 basic per annum (tailored directly to your technical experience and skill level)
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (100% WEEKDAYS ONLY with strictly zero weekend shifts required!)
• Perks: Secure company pension scheme, employee discounts, free secure on-site parking, and long-term security with a specialist established for over 25 years
• Training & Development: Complete fully funded DVSA MOT testing course provided if you do not currently hold an active testing licence
• Workload: Official DVSA MOT testing, routine vehicle servicing, safety checks, mechanical repairs, braking overhauls, and specialist diagnostic fault-finding

About Us

Based in Bristol, we are a premier independent specialist with over 25 years of local success and industry heritage. Known for our modern facilities, zero-corporate-pressure culture, and high staff retention, we combine a large, high-tech workspace with the friendly, supportive environment of a dedicated local team delivering top-tier service to our customers.

Role Overview

Seeking a skilled Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester to join our busy workshop team in Bristol. You will be responsible for conducting official MOT tests to DVSA standards, carrying out routine servicing, performing vehicle health checks, and systematically troubleshooting mechanical and electrical faults across a wide variety of customer vehicles to high industry standards.

Requirements

• NVQ / IMI Level 2 or Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or City & Guilds / time-served equivalent) with 1+ years of workshop experience
• Solid foundational knowledge of vehicle diagnostics, routine maintenance, and mechanical repair
• Valid DVSA MOT Smart Card is preferred, but fully funded DVSA training is provided for experienced technicians without a ticket
• Full UK driving licence & own hand tools

Location & Commute

• Base: Bristol (Free secure on-site parking)
• Road Links: Strategic position directly served by key arterial routes including the M4, M5, and M32 corridors, offering fast commutes across Somerset and Gloucestershire
• Public Transport: Excellent connections via Bristol Parkway and Temple Meads mainline stations alongside regular regional bus services
• Commutable From: Filton, Bradley Stoke, Yate, Thornbury, Keynsham, Bath, Weston-super-Mare, and surrounding areas

How to Apply

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