Looking for a stable career with a long-established specialist and a supportive workshop team?
We are hiring a Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester to join our busy team in Bristol. Whether you are an active tester or an experienced mechanic looking to gain your MOT ticket, we offer a clean, high-tech workshop environment with no corporate dealer politics.
The Rewards
- Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per year basic (Tailored directly to your technical experience and skill level).
- Guaranteed Weekends Off: Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 17:00—enjoy stable weekday hours with strictly zero weekend shifts required.
- Fully Funded Training: We will cover the complete cost of your MOT testing course if you do not currently hold an active testing licence.
- Perks & Stability: Secure company pension scheme, employee discounts, free on-site staff parking, and long-term security with a specialist established for over 25 years.
About Us
Based in Bristol, we are a premier independent specialist with over 25 years of local success and industry heritage. Known for exceptional vehicle maintenance, advanced diagnostics, and high-level workmanship, we combine a large, high-tech workspace with the friendly, supportive environment of a dedicated local team.
Your Role
As a vital Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester in our Bristol workshop, you will:
- Carry out official MOT tests strictly in accordance with current DVSA guidelines.
- Perform routine vehicle servicing, safety checks, mechanical repairs, and braking overhauls.
- Use dedicated specialist diagnostic systems to troubleshoot technical, electrical, and mechanical faults accurately.
- Maintain high workshop standards, delivering precise, safe "first-time fix" results across a wide variety of vehicles.
What You Need
- Qualifications & Experience: NVQ / IMI Level 2 or Level 3 (or City & Guilds / time-served equivalent) in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair. Minimum 1 year of hands‑on experience in a professional workshop. F‑Gas certification is preferred (or an interest in obtaining it).
- Licensing: Full UK driving licence is essential. Active MOT Tester licence is preferred, but fully funded DVSA training is provided for experienced technicians.
- Equipment & Mindset: Must possess your own hand tools for daily repair work. Strong attention to detail, commitment to quality workmanship, and a collaborative team attitude.
Location & Search Reach
Located in Bristol, our facility offers an easy daily commute for candidates travelling from Filton, Bradley Stoke, Yate, Thornbury, Keynsham, Bath, Weston-super-Mare, and surrounding local Somerset and Gloucestershire areas.
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