Vehicle Technician & MOT Tester (£35k-£45k Basic | Mon-Fri | Proper Independent Garage)

Hawk Hiring; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free secure on-site parking

Modern diagnostic gear

Clean working environment

Brilliant team atmosphere

Job summary

Hawk Hiring LTD in Sidcup is seeking an experienced DVSA MOT Tester with Class 4 qualification to join a hands-on workshop. You will perform MOT tests, servicing and repairs across a mix of cars, 4x4s, motorhomes, and vans in a busy setting.

Roles are Monday to Friday with standard hours and NO WEEKENDS, plus free secure on-site parking, modern diagnostic gear, and a supportive team environment in a long-established independent garage.

Qualifications

• DVSA MOT tester Class 4 qualification or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.
• Time-served workshop experience and diagnostic ability.

Responsibilities

• Perform official Class 4 MOT tests to DVSA standards.
• Carry out servicing, repairs, diagnostics, and overhaul work on a range of vehicles.
• Address brakes, suspension, clutches, timing belts, and general maintenance.
• Maintain accurate job cards and ensure workshop safety and testing integrity.

Skills

Adaptable mechanical and testing skill

Strong diagnostic mindset

Comfortable with varied vehicles

Education

DVSA MOT Tester Class 4

NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Time-served workshop experience

Job description

Pay & Benefits

• Earnings: £35,000 to £45,000 basic salary per annum (dependent on experience & testing qualifications)
• Hours: Monday to Friday standard workshop hours — STRICTLY NO WEEKENDS
• Time Off: Standard holiday allowance plus all 8 bank holidays
• Security & Future: Company pension scheme and long-term stability in a proper, hands-on workshop environment
• Perks: Free secure on-site parking, modern diagnostic gear, clean working environment, and a brilliant team atmosphere

About Us

We are a proper independent garage and service centre in the Bexley borough with thousands of 5-star customer reviews. Built on over 50 years of heritage, honest advice, and quality workmanship, we offer our team a genuine, hands-on garage environment where no two days are ever the same. From everyday cars and luxury 4x4s to motorhomes and light commercial vehicles, we take pride in doing proper mechanical work without rigid dealership bureaucracy. Every advert we run includes an "About Us" section so you know who we are, how we value our team, and why our staff stay long-term.

Role Overview & Responsibilities

• Perform official Class 4 (and Class 7 if qualified) MOT tests to strict DVSA standards.
• Carry out routine servicing, mechanical repairs, diagnostic fault-finding, and overhaul work across a great mix of customer cars, 4x4s, motorhomes, and light commercial vehicles.
• Tackle diverse mechanical repairs including brakes, suspension, clutches, timing belts, and general maintenance.
• Keep accurate job cards and maintain safety and testing integrity across the workshop.

Requirements

• Qualifications: Active DVSA MOT Tester smart card (Class 4 minimum) paired with NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or solid time-served workshop experience).
• Capabilities: Adaptable mechanical and testing skillset, strong diagnostic mindset, and comfortable working on a varied mix of vehicles.
• Essentials: Full UK driving licence & own hand tools.

Location & Commute

• Base: Sidcup / Bexley area with free secure on-site parking.
• Road Links: Direct routes off the A20, A2, and M25 corridors.
• Commutable From: Sidcup, Bexley, Bromley, Chislehurst, Orpington, Dartford, Eltham, and Swanley.