Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester

Renault Retail Group; Swansea; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New car scheme

Family Car Scheme

Pension scheme

Health insurance

Share Incentive Scheme

Cycle to Work

Eye test vouchers

Staff discounts

Job summary

Renault Swansea is seeking a Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester to join our workshop. This role offers a competitive salary with uncapped bonus and overtime, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

You will perform servicing, diagnostics and MOT testing, follow manufacturer standards, and contribute to a 40-hour week with early/late flexibility. MOT licensing and Level 3 qualification preferred; training support is provided.

Qualifications

• Level 3 IMI, NVQ or equivalent Motor Vehicle qualification.
• Experience carrying out servicing, repairs and diagnostic work.
• MOT Tester licence (Class 4 and 7) would be advantageous.
• Professional approach with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a workshop team.
• If you don't currently hold an MOT Tester licence, support can be provided to obtain this qualification.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing, maintenance and repair work in line with manufacturer standards.
• Undertake diagnostic, fault-finding and electrical repair activities.
• Complete MOT testing where qualified.
• Follow workshop processes, quality standards and health and safety requirements.
• Road-test vehicles where required as part of diagnosis and quality control procedures.
• Use workshop systems and manufacturer platforms to accurately record completed work.

Skills

Servicing & diagnostics

Fault finding

MOT Testing

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Motor Vehicle qualification

Job description

Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester
Renault Swansea (SA1)
£38,000 pa + Uncapped Bonus & Overtime + New Insured Car Every Year + 2 Family Scheme Cars
OTE £43,700 pa
40 hours per week

Join Our Workshop Team

Renault Retail Group is looking for a Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester to join our Renault Swansea workshop.

You'll be joining a manufacturer-owned dealership with a modern workshop, excellent equipment and structured manufacturer training. This is a great opportunity for a Technician who takes pride in quality workmanship, enjoys fault-finding and diagnostic work, and wants to work in a supportive environment where technical development is genuinely encouraged.

Technician Benefits

• Access to a salary sacrifice, tax-efficient new car scheme (ECOS/ECOP), with vehicles available from £48 per month and replaced annually with high-specification models
• Family Car Scheme, typically from £139 per month, with the first vehicle available after probation and a second vehicle available after 12 months' service
• Car insurance included on both schemes
• 33 days' annual leave, increasing to 36 days with service
• Pension scheme including permanent health insurance and death-in-service benefit
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity policies
• Structured career path with World-Class Manufacturer training – no one knows Renault better than us as we're manufacturer-owned
• Share Incentive Scheme
• Staff discounts on new and used vehicles, parts, servicing and accessories
• Cycle to Work scheme, including e-bikes
• Discounted gym membership
• Eye test voucher scheme
• Mortgage and pension advice seminars
• A well-supported working environment with modern tools and equipment

What You'll Do

• Carry out routine servicing, maintenance and repair work in line with manufacturer standards
• Undertake diagnostic, fault-finding and electrical repair activities
• Complete MOT testing where qualified
• Follow workshop processes, quality standards and health and safety requirements
• Road-test vehicles where required as part of diagnosis and quality control procedures
• Use workshop systems and manufacturer platforms to accurately record completed work

What We’re Looking For

We’re keen to hear from candidates who hold a Level 3 Motor Vehicle qualification and have experience working within a professional workshop environment.

You'll ideally demonstrate:

• Level 3 IMI, NVQ or equivalent Motor Vehicle qualification
• Experience carrying out servicing, repairs and diagnostic work
• MOT Tester licence (Class 4 and 7) would be advantageous
• A professional approach with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively within a workshop team

If you don't currently hold an MOT Tester licence (Class 4 and 7), we can support the right candidate in obtaining this qualification.

Driving Licence Requirement: A full UK manual driving licence (manual and automatic vehicles) is essential for this role.

Hours & Pay

This role is based on a 40-hour working week.

Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm, with a 30-minute lunch break. Saturday mornings are worked on a 1-in-4 rota basis 8am to 12pm, paid at time-and-a-half.

Qualified Vehicle Technicians holding a Level 3 Motor Vehicle qualification will receive a basic salary of £37,000 pa, with achievable and regularly reached OTE earnings of £42,550 pa.

Vehicle Technicians who also hold a current MOT Tester licence (Class 4 and 7) will receive a basic salary of £38,000 pa, with achievable and regularly reached OTE earnings of £43,700 pa.

Bonus and overtime opportunities are available and uncapped.