MOT Vehicle Technician

Lookers Motor Group Limited; Buckingham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries with structured pay scales

Generous annual leave

Enhanced family leave

Discounted gym memberships

Access to discounted technology purchases

Job summary

Lookers Motor Group Limited is hiring an MOT Technician in Buckinghamshire. The role involves conducting vehicle health checks and servicing, ensuring high standards of repairs and customer service.

The ideal candidate must have an NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance, a valid MOT licence, and a full UK driving licence. This full-time, permanent position offers competitive pay and extensive training opportunities, including manufacturer accredited schemes.

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent experience.
• MOT Licence is required.
• Full UK driving licence is a must.

Responsibilities

• Carry out pre-delivery inspections on vehicles.
• Conduct vehicle health checks.
• Perform vehicle services and MOTs.
• Document all work and repairs to a high standard.

Skills

NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

MOT Licence

Full and valid UK driving licence

Self-motivated

Team support

Ambitious and eager to learn

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent motor industry experience

Job description

About us

We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland. We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we’re committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. That’s why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.

MOT Technician

Location: Buckinghamshire Jaguar Land Rover

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: OTE £43,000 (£31,000 to £37,000 per annum based on experience)

Hours: 40 hours between 08:30 – 17:00 (Mon-Fri) and 08:00 – 12:00 (Saturday) as per rota

Buckinghamshire Jaguar Land Rover are recruiting for a MOT Tester to join their fantastic workshop. While working alongside a team of highly experienced technicians, you will play a vital role, carrying out vehicle health checks using the latest technology, conducting vehicle services and carrying out any additional repairs.

Here at Buckinghamshire JLR, you will report to the accomplished Aftersales Manager, who will give on‑going support to ensure you have the tools needed to succeed in your role. We can also offer you excellent career progression and training opportunities, including manufacturer accredited schemes and Hybrid & Electric training, to accelerate your career further!

Our Vehicle Technicians / Mechanics play a vital role within our Service team by delivering first class customer service every time. We want you to be part of our success. If you’re a qualified Vehicle Technician or an experienced Mechanic, whether you work in a dealer group or independent garage, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Carrying out pre-delivery inspections on new and used vehicles
• Carrying out checks in line with manufacturers guidelines
• Fitting any additional accessories requested by the customer
• Vehicle health check and report any further work which may be required
• Checks on the vehicles' lights, tyre pressure, mechanical and electrical components
• Completing minor repairs on new and used vehicles
• Conducting vehicle service and MOTs in accordance with manufacturers guidelines and customer requests
• Taking the customers vehicle out on a road test to ensure all faults are rectified
• Complete all relevant paperwork to a high standard

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have minimum NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent motor industry experience (brand or non-brand), a MOT Licence and a full and valid UK driving licence. You’ll be self‑motivated whilst being able to support your team, ambitious and eager to learn, and are able to work to and maintain the highest of standards to all vehicles that take a spin through our doors.

Core Benefits

• Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business
• Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service
• Enhanced family leave, including 6 months’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity leave
• Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments

Health & Wellbeing

• Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs
• Smart Health – 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing
• Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments
• Optional critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments

Financial Wellbeing

• MyView PayNow – access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user‑friendly app
• Free will writing services to help plan for the future
• Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection

Leisure & Lifestyle

• Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle
• Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence
• Access to home and technology vouchers
• bYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts

We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people, and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels.

Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.

We take our data protection responsibilities very seriously and are committed to upholding and respecting your privacy rights. Information about how we will process your data including the types of data we collect, the purposes for which we use it, who we may share it with and how long we keep it are set out in our privacy notice. It also includes information about your individual privacy rights. Please make sure you read our Privacy Notice so that you understand how we may collect and use your data.