Octane Recruitment
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MOT Tester / Vehicle Technician Tonbridge
We are recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician, or Mechanic to join a busy dealership workshop in Tonbridge. Applicants must hold a current MOT Testing Licence, a Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent, a Full UK Driving Licence, and have the right to work in the UK.
Job Details:
- Location: Tonbridge
- Salary: £34,000 - £37,000 basic depending on qualifications + bonus
- OTE: £41,000+
- Hours: 40 hours Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm, plus Saturday mornings 8:30am - 12:30pm on a rota
- Reference: 31659
Vehicle Technician Company Benefits
- Productivity Bonus
- Time Saved Bonus Scheme
- 40-hour working week
- Manufacturer-accredited technical training
- Hybrid and Electric Vehicle training
- Career progression opportunities
- Ongoing support and technical development
Vehicle Technician Role
- Carry out MOT testing alongside servicing and mechanical repair work
- Complete pre-delivery inspections on new and used vehicles
- Carry out vehicle health checks and identify additional work
- Complete servicing and maintenance to required standards
- Diagnose and complete minor mechanical and electrical repairs
- Fit vehicle accessories when required
- Road test vehicles following repairs and complete relevant workshop documentation
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Vehicle Technician Requirements
- Current MOT Testing Licence essential
- Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent essential
- Previous Vehicle Technician, MOT Tester, Automotive Technician, or Mechanic experience
- Strong hands-on servicing, inspection, and repair skills
- Dealership or independent garage experience considered
- High standards of workmanship and attention to detail
- Full and valid UK Driving Licence essential
- Right to work in the UK
How to Apply If you're interested in this MOT Tester / Vehicle Technician vacancy in Tonbridge, please apply with your CV, and one of our consultants will contact you upon receipt.
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This position would suit a qualified MOT Tester or Vehicle Technician looking for a varied workshop role combining MOT testing, servicing, inspections, and mechanical repairs, with ongoing technical training and career progression.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Consultant: Robert Samuels
RSVT
Octane Recruitment is one of the UK's leading Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agencies. We recruit across the UK for main dealerships, independent garages, bodyshops, fleet operators, HGV companies, manufacturers, engineering businesses, and head office functions, placing permanent, temporary, and contract staff. If this MOT Tester / Vehicle Technician role isn't quite right, we also recruit for similar positions including MOT Tester, MOT Technician, Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician, Motor Vehicle Technician, Service Technician, Diagnostic Technician, and Master Technician roles across the UK.
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