Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester

Retail Renault Group UK Ltd.; Swansea; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice new car scheme

Family Car Scheme

Car insurance on schemes

33 days annual leave

Pension scheme with H.I. & death-in-ds

Structured manufacturer training

Share Incentive Scheme

Staff discounts on vehicles & services

Cycle to Work scheme

Gym membership discount

Eye care voucher

Job summary

Renault Swansea is seeking a Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester to join our workshop. You will perform routine servicing, diagnostics and MOT testing in a manufacturer-owned dealership with modern tools and structured Renault training.

You should have Level 3 Motor Vehicle qualifications, be adept at fault-finding, and work well in a team. UK driving licence required; MOT Licence advantageous.

Qualifications

• Level 3 IMI/NVQ or equivalent Motor Vehicle qualification.
• Experience 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.

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

Level 3 IMI/NVQ Motor Vehicle

MOT Tester licence (Class 4/7) (advant

Diagnostic fault-finding

UK driving licence

Education

Level 3 IMI/NVQ or equivalent

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.