Vehicle Technician/MOT Tester

Command Recruitment; Winwick; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Command Recruitment in Warrington is seeking a Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester to join our busy Vehicle Preparation team. The role offers a Monday-to-Friday pattern with no weekend work and a salary of £35,600. You will perform MOT testing, PDIs, and light mechanical tasks to keep used stock in top condition.

The position focuses on practical mechanical work, DVSA-standard MOT testing, and collaborative team duties across the workshop. A reliable, detail-oriented candidate is sought.

Qualifications

• MOT Tester qualification/licence.
• Previous experience as a Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, MOT Tester or Fast-Fit Technician.
• Good practical mechanical knowledge.
• Ability to carry out PDI and light mechanical work.
• Good attention to detail.
• Reliable and flexible approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out MOT tests in accordance with DVSA standards.
• Completing Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDIs).
• Carrying out vehicle safety and condition inspections.
• Completing light mechanical repairs and fitting work.
• Identifying defects and required remedial work.
• Preparing used vehicle stock to the required standard and completing inspection documentation.
• Working alongside the wider preparation and workshop teams.
• Moving between PDI and MOT duties depending on business requirements.

Skills

MOT Tester qualification

Vehicle Technician

Practical mechanical knowledge

Attention to detail

Reliability & flexibility

Job description

Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester - Warrington

£35,600 Basic Salary | £17.07 per hour

Monday to Friday Only - No Weekends

7:00am - 4:00pm | 40 Hours per Week

We are looking for a Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester to join a busy and established Vehicle Preparation team in Warrington.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Technician who enjoys variety and is looking for a Monday-to-Friday role with no weekend working.

We're not necessarily looking for a highly skilled Diagnostic or Master Technician. Instead, we're looking for someone with good practical mechanical experience and an MOT Tester qualification who is comfortable carrying out a mixture of PDI, vehicle preparation, light mechanical work and MOT testing.

MOT qualified but haven't tested for a while? We'd still like to hear from you. We are happy to consider someone who needs a refresher and support getting back up to speed with MOT testing.

The Role

• Carrying out MOT tests in accordance with DVSA standards
• Completing Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDIs)
• Carrying out vehicle safety and condition inspections
• Completing light mechanical repairs and fitting work
• Identifying defects and required remedial work
• Preparing used vehicle stock to the required standardCompleting relevant MOT and inspection documentation
• Working alongside the wider preparation and workshop teams
• Moving between PDI and MOT duties depending on business requirements

What We're Looking For

The MOT Tester qualification is the key requirement for this position.

• An MOT Tester qualification/licence
• Previous experience as a Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, MOT Tester or Fast-Fit Technician
• Good practical mechanical knowledge
• The ability to carry out PDI and light mechanical work
• Good attention to detail
• A reliable and flexible approach to your work

You do not need to be a Diagnostic or Master Technician to be considered.

Equally, if you're MOT qualified but haven't tested recently, don't let that put you off. Candidates who require an MOT refresher before returning to regular testing will be considered.

Salary & Hours

• £35,600 basic salary
• £17.07 per hour
• 40 hours per week
• Monday to Friday
• 7:00am - 4:00pm
• No weekend working
• Warrington

What's On Offer?

• Competitive £35,600 basic salary
• Monday-to-Friday working pattern
• No Saturday or Sunday working
• Early 4:00pm finish
• Varied PDI, vehicle preparation and MOT work
• Opportunity for MOT-qualified candidates requiring a refresher
• Stable position within an established Vehicle Preparation operation

If you're a Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester looking for a stable Monday-to-Friday position in Warrington, we'd be keen to hear from you.