Pay & Benefits
- Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 basic per annum (tailored directly to your technical experience and skill level)
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (100% WEEKDAYS ONLY with strictly zero weekend shifts required!)
- Perks: Secure company pension scheme, employee discounts, free secure on-site parking, and long-term security with a specialist established for over 25 years
- Training & Development: Complete fully funded DVSA MOT testing course provided if you do not currently hold an active testing licence
- Workload: Official DVSA MOT testing, routine vehicle servicing, safety checks, mechanical repairs, braking overhauls, and specialist diagnostic fault-finding
About Us
Based in Bristol, we are a premier independent specialist with over 25 years of local success and industry heritage. Known for our modern facilities, zero-corporate-pressure culture, and high staff retention, we combine a large, high-tech workspace with the friendly, supportive environment of a dedicated local team delivering top-tier service to our customers.
Role Overview
Seeking a skilled Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester to join our busy workshop team in Bristol. You will be responsible for conducting official MOT tests to DVSA standards, carrying out routine servicing, performing vehicle health checks, and systematically troubleshooting mechanical and electrical faults across a wide variety of customer vehicles to high industry standards.
Requirements
- NVQ / IMI Level 2 or Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or City & Guilds / time-served equivalent) with 1+ years of workshop experience
- Solid foundational knowledge of vehicle diagnostics, routine maintenance, and mechanical repair
- Valid DVSA MOT Smart Card is preferred, but fully funded DVSA training is provided for experienced technicians without a ticket
- Full UK driving licence & own hand tools
Location & Commute
- Base: Bristol (Free secure on-site parking)
- Road Links: Strategic position directly served by key arterial routes including the M4, M5, and M32 corridors, offering fast commutes across Somerset and Gloucestershire
- Public Transport: Excellent connections via Bristol Parkway and Temple Meads mainline stations alongside regular regional bus services
- Commutable From: Filton, Bradley Stoke, Yate, Thornbury, Keynsham, Bath, Weston-super-Mare, and surrounding areas
How to Apply
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