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Senior Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester (Up to £45k + Bonus | EV/Hybrid Training)
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Senior Vehicle Technician/Master Mechanic
Are you an experienced Senior Vehicle Technician or Master Mechanic with an active MOT Licence looking for a key role where your diagnostic mastery, repair skills, and leadership are genuinely recognized? An established, top-rated independent automotive specialist and vehicle diagnostics workshop in Rugby is expanding its technical crew. Known across Warwickshire for delivering dealer-level accuracy without the corporate grind, this facility handles everything from routine servicing and major overhauls to advanced emissions diagnostics, DPF restoration, and ultrasonic cleaning. If you want a senior position in a supportive, family-feel workshop equipped with cutting-edge diagnostic suites—plus 100% employer-funded EV/Hybrid and Air-Con certifications—this is the ultimate career move.
What We Offer (Package & Benefits)
- Competitive Basic Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 per annum (Tailored depending on experience)
- Performance Bonus: Productive team/individual bonus scheme to boost your annual income
- Employer-Funded Qualifications: Full financial backing for EV/Hybrid credentials and F-Gas Air Conditioning certifications
- Workplace Perks: Free secure on-site parking, modern diagnostic equipment, and supplied workwear
- Time Off & Pension: 20 days annual leave + 8 statutory bank holidays + company pension plan
- Job Security: Stable, long-term employment with a highly respected, growing independent employer
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Key Responsibilities
- Conduct DVSA-compliant MOT inspections to strict regulatory standards.
- Perform routine vehicle servicing, scheduled maintenance, and comprehensive health checks across a wide variety of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles.
- Lead complex electrical and mechanical diagnostics, emissions troubleshooting, and DPF restoration procedures.
- Execute heavy mechanical overhauls, including timing chains, clutch systems, engine repairs, and suspension overhauls.
- Maintain precise digital workshop job records and uphold a "right-first-time" standard of craftsmanship.
- Work collaboratively with team members and front-of-house staff to ensure efficient, transparent turnarounds.
Candidate Profile & Requirements
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- MOT Accreditation: Active, valid DVSA MOT Tester Licence (Required).
- Technical Experience: 7–8+ years of hands-on experience as a Vehicle Technician, Auto Mechanic, or Diagnostic Specialist.
- Diagnostic Expertise: Confident using modern scan tools for root-cause analysis across various drivetrains and vehicle makes.
- Mindset: Proactive, detail-oriented senior technician who takes pride in independent quality and teamwork.
- Licence: Full UK Driving Licence (Required).
Location & Commutable Areas
Centrally situated in Rugby, offering a short daily commute from:
- Coventry, Lutterworth & Daventry
- Nuneaton, Hinckley & Bedworth
- Leamington Spa & Southam
How to Apply
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