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MOT Tester / Vehicle Technician (Up to £45k + Productivity Bonus)
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Are you an active DVSA MOT Tester looking for a stable role where your inspection accuracy, attention to detail, and commitment to vehicle safety are genuinely valued?
A busy, modern independent service center in Nottingham is expanding its workshop and hiring a dedicated MOT Tester. Operating from a clean, high-tech station featuring an Automated Test Lane (ATL), this role focuses on delivering thorough DVSA inspections alongside light maintenance, brake servicing, and pre-MOT rectifications.
If you want an organized workspace with dedicated front-of-house advisors taking care of customer management so you can focus on quality work, this is the opportunity for you.
What We Offer (Package & Benefits)
- Competitive Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 per annum basic (Depending on Experience)
- Productivity Bonus: Generous team bonus scheme to boost your annual earnings
- State-of-the-Art Setup: Modern Automated Test Lane (ATL) equipment and pristine, organized bays
- Front-of-House Support: Dedicated service advisors handle customer relations, letting you focus on testing
- Workplace Perks: Free on-site parking, supplied workwear/uniform, and staff trade parts discounts
- Time Off & Pension: 20 days paid annual leave + statutory bank holidays + company pension plan
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Key Responsibilities
- Perform strict, objective MOT inspections in full compliance with current DVSA safety and emissions standards.
- Carry out light mechanical servicing, fast-fit repairs (brakes, suspension, lighting, exhausts), and pre-MOT rectifications.
- Log accurate digital test results on the DVSA system and clearly document advisories or failures for service advisors.
- Ensure MOT testing equipment, lift bays, and calibration tools remain clean, safe, and fully operational.
- Maintain strict workshop health, safety, and operational standards at all times.
Candidate Profile & Requirements
- Mandatory Licence: Active DVSA Smart Card / Valid MOT Tester Licence (Required).
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 / IMI Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or time-served equivalent).
- Technical Mindset: Methodical inspector committed to accurate safety checks and honest trade practices.
- Practical Ability: Confident carrying out light mechanical repair work efficiently.
- Licence: Full UK Driving Licence (Required).
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Location & Commutable Areas
Centrally situated in Nottingham, offering straightforward daily commute routes from:
- Beeston, West Bridgford & Arnold
- Hucknall, Long Eaton & Ilkeston
- Carlton & Bingham
How to Apply
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