Vehicle Technician/MOT Tester
| Posting date: | 11 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £45,000 to £48,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Car Allowance, No Weekends |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 December 2025 |
| Location: | Bole, Midlands, DN22 7DE |
| Company: | Octane Recruitment Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 58441423 |
Summary
Job Title: Vehicle Technician & MOT Tester
Location: Retford
Salary: £40,000 per annum (up to £43,000 with MOT Management Qualification)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 17:30 (no weekends, no bank holidays)
Reference: 29342
Role Overview:
We are looking for a skilled Vehicle Technician & MOT Tester to join a respected dealership team in Retford. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Vehicle Technician who can take full ownership of workshop duties, including servicing, diagnostics, repairs, and MOT testing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out MOT tests on all booked vehicles.
- Perform full vehicle servicing, diagnostics, and repairs.
- Ensure all service administration meets manufacturer and company standards.
- Adhere to MOT and manufacturer safety protocols.
- Take full responsibility for all aspects of workshop operations—this role requires a versatile Vehicle Technician who can do it all.
Requirements:
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.
- Valid MOT licence.
- Proven experience as a Vehicle Technician, capable of handling all workshop tasks.
- Full UK driving licence.
Benefits:
- £100–£200 monthly bonus.
- £150 tax-free car allowance per month (~£2,000/year).
- 22 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- No weekend or bank holiday working.
- Christmas shutdown.
- In-house training for career progression.
- Company discounts.
- Competitive salary: £40k standard, £43k with MOT Management Qualification.
How to Apply:
If you are a qualified Vehicle Technician with MOT testing experience and can handle all workshop responsibilities, send your CV to Octane Recruitment. All applications are treated with strict confidence.
Consultant Contact: Kalum Green – Octane Recruitment
VTMDL
Octane Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.
We are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter.
Octane Recruitment covers a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.
Location: Retford
Salary: £40,000 per annum (up to £43,000 with MOT Management Qualification)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 17:30 (no weekends, no bank holidays)
Reference: 29342
Role Overview:
We are looking for a skilled Vehicle Technician & MOT Tester to join a respected dealership team in Retford. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Vehicle Technician who can take full ownership of workshop duties, including servicing, diagnostics, repairs, and MOT testing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out MOT tests on all booked vehicles.
- Perform full vehicle servicing, diagnostics, and repairs.
- Ensure all service administration meets manufacturer and company standards.
- Adhere to MOT and manufacturer safety protocols.
- Take full responsibility for all aspects of workshop operations—this role requires a versatile Vehicle Technician who can do it all.
Requirements:
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.
- Valid MOT licence.
- Proven experience as a Vehicle Technician, capable of handling all workshop tasks.
- Full UK driving licence.
Benefits:
- £100–£200 monthly bonus.
- £150 tax-free car allowance per month (~£2,000/year).
- 22 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- No weekend or bank holiday working.
- Christmas shutdown.
- In-house training for career progression.
- Company discounts.
- Competitive salary: £40k standard, £43k with MOT Management Qualification.
How to Apply:
If you are a qualified Vehicle Technician with MOT testing experience and can handle all workshop responsibilities, send your CV to Octane Recruitment. All applications are treated with strict confidence.
Consultant Contact: Kalum Green – Octane Recruitment
VTMDL
Octane Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.
We are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter.
Octane Recruitment covers a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.