Rodeo
Get started

AWD RECRUITMENT LIMITED

Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester

Belper CP
£30.7k – £32.8k/yr
Posted 1 day ago
Sign up to applySee more jobs like this
Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever

How your CV stacks up

1Upload CV
2Analyse CV
3Improve CV

Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role

?%

Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester

Join a modern workshop maintaining a varied fleet where quality comes first. This hands-on opportunity suits an experienced vehicle maintenance professional with a relevant vocational qualification, Category B licence and MOT testing capability or eligibility for training.

This role is officially recognised as a Light Vehicle Motor Mechanic and MOT Tester

If you've also worked in the following roles, we'd also like to hear from you: Light Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Motor Mechanic, Car Mechanic, Fleet Technician, Workshop Technician, Automotive Mechanic

Please note: Holding certification for MOT testing in Class 4, and 7 is essential and an expectation for this role. However, consideration will be given to suitability qualified and experienced candidates who are eligible to undergo MOT training to become a tester.

SALARY

£30,700 - £32,737 per annum + £5,000 market supplement (payable in 12 monthly increments) + Benefits

LOCATION

Ambergate, Belper, Derbyshire

JOB TYPE

Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS

37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 9.00am 5.00pm and Friday 9.00am 4.30pm

JOB OVERVIEW

Build on your technical expertise in a supportive workshop with modern diagnostic equipment and a strong focus on quality.

The Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester maintains and repairs cars, minibuses, light vehicles, trailers and engineering plant to manufacturer and DVSA standards.

As the Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester you will support diagnostics, inspections and specialist systems.

Working with colleagues, customers, suppliers and enforcement agencies, the Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester manages workload, records work accurately and contributes to safe, effective fleet services. Occasional roadside or customer-depot attendance may be required.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester include:

  • Vehicle Maintenance and Repair: Inspect, maintain and repair a varied fleet and associated fitted equipment to manufacturer and DVSA specifications
  • MOT Testing: Carry out MOT testing of Class IV, V and VII motor vehicles where authorised
  • Diagnostics and Fault Finding: Diagnose and repair CAN bus, electrical, hydraulic and other vehicle faults using diagnostic equipment
  • Specialist Systems: Inspect, repair and test air conditioning, Webasto and Eberspacher heating systems, zero and low-emission electric vehicles, and passenger and goods lifts where qualified
  • Fabrication and Welding: Complete fabrication and welding repairs as required
  • Reports and Records: Produce condition and disposal reports and accurately complete worksheets, maintenance records and Fleet Management System entries
  • Workload and Compliance: Organise workload, meet agreed timescales and follow health and safety, equality, safeguarding, data protection and risk management requirements
  • Development and Training: Complete statutory and product training and maintain professional development

Reasons to use Rodeo

I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?

Honest answer — it depends on where you want to end up. A lot of top grad schemes (Big 4, civil service, banking) don’t need a masters. Let’s look at the ones you’d be competitive for now, and we can decide if a masters actually adds anything.

Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.

Start with a chat, not a search bar

Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.

P

Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme

PwC·London, UK
£35,000/yr

Why you're a good match

Strong

Your economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.

See breakdown
Save jobNot relevant
View details

It searches the market for you

Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.

Why you're a good match

You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.

See breakdown
Strong

Experience fit

Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.

See breakdown
Strong

Only hits

No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

  • Previous motor vehicle industry experience and knowledge of vehicle and plant maintenance and repair processes, procedures and specialist equipment
  • Experience of alternatively fuelled vehicles and vehicle conversion and commissioning
  • Strong diagnostic, analytical and problem-solving skills, including use and interpretation of vehicle diagnostic equipment
  • Ability to manage and prioritise workload, follow procedures and maintain accurate records
  • Knowledge of MOT preparation requirements, Road Traffic Act, Construction and Use Regulations and operator licence requirements
  • Confident IT, communication and interpersonal skills, with workplace health and safety knowledge
  • City & Guilds Level 2, NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent), or relevant vocational qualification in engineering or light vehicle maintenance and repair
  • DVSA Nominated MOT Tester Classes 4, 5 and 7, or eligibility and willingness to undergo the required training within the first 6 months of starting
  • Level 3 qualification in electric vehicle maintenance, or willingness to undergo the required training within the first 6 months of starting
  • Category B driving licence
  • Right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship
  • Ability to pass police NPPV2 security vetting and regular health screening

Get help with your application

Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.

Get help applying for this job

DESIRABLE

  • Understanding of BS EN ISO 9001 Quality Award Scheme and BS EN ISO 14001 Environmental Management System principles
  • HGV maintenance and repair qualification or experience
  • D1 driving licence
  • C driving licence
  • Qualification in inspection of lifting equipment to LOLER regulations

BENEFITS

  • 25 days annual leave, plus another 5 days with 5 years continuous service, plus 8 bank holidays
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Occupational sick pay scheme up to 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay after 5 years service
  • Ongoing training and continuing professional development opportunities
  • Regular annual pay increments
  • Wellbeing package including physiotherapy, counselling and occupational health
  • Discount on leisure centre memberships
  • Personal toolkit, PPE and workwear

Due to the nature of the work undertaken, the successful candidate will be required to undertake and pass a police security NPPV2 vetting check.

APPLY TODAY

By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P15208

Full-Time, Permanent Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Ambergate, Belper, Derbyshire. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online.

AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency.

AWD-IN-SPJ

LNKD1_UKTJ

Trusted by 25,000+ job seekers

“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”

Jessica, London

Get help applying for this job

Location

Belper CP, England, United Kingdom

Sign up to applySee more jobs like this