Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester

Flexicruit Limited; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run independent garage in Caerphilly seeks a Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester to provide hands-on vehicle repairs and testing. The ideal candidate will have a valid MOT Tester accreditation and relevant experience, bringing technical expertise and excellent customer communication. This position offers a supportive environment with no weekend work, ensuring work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Valid MOT Tester accreditation.
• Proven experience as a Vehicle Technician, including servicing and fault-finding.
• Sound understanding of MOT regulations and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct MOT tests with meticulous attention.
• Diagnose mechanical or electrical faults.
• Perform servicing and repairs in line with manufacturer specs.
• Communicate clearly with customers.
• Keep track of paperwork and test results.

Skills

MOT Testing

Vehicle Diagnostics

Mechanical Repairs

Customer Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 Qualifications

Job description

Job Description

Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester

From £36,000 per annum DOE

Caerphilly, Gwent

About the Role

The successful candidate will step right into a hands-on garage setting, testing vehicles, diagnosing faults, and executing repairs. You'll be the one who sorts MOTs and keeps them ticking over smoothly, all while respecting manufacturer standards for every task from brakes and diagnostics to exhausts and servicing. You'll be more than a technician; you'll be a trusted face in the workshop, ensuring each vehicle leaves reliably road-worthy.

About the Client

This family-run, independent garage has been a pillar of Caerphilly since 2004, operating from a well-appointed workshop on Pontygwindy Industrial Estate. They're AA-certified and part of the AutoCare network, known for delivering work that's honest, dependable, and backed by guarantees. Customers aren't just a number; they're greeted like neighbours. Vehicle collection, courtesy cars, a viewing area for MOTs; this garage makes life easier and keeps customers coming back.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00. No weekends

Key Duties

• Conduct MOT tests with meticulous attention.
• Diagnose mechanical or electrical faults.
• Perform servicing and repairs in line with manufacturer specs.
• Communicate clearly with customers; explain work, give updates, manage expectations.
• Keep track of paperwork and test results, uphold AA and Auto Care standards.
• Occasionally assist with customer pickup/delivery arrangements or courtesy car logistics.

Key Requirements

• Valid MOT Tester accreditation.
• Proven experience as a Vehicle Technician; servicing, fault-finding, repairs.
• Sound understanding of MOT regulations and safety standards.
• NVQ Level 3 Qualifications