Location: Ellesmere Port, Cheshire
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:30pm (Saturday rota to be confirmed)
About Us
Are you an experienced MOT Tester and Vehicle Technician looking for your next opportunity within an independent garage?
This is an excellent opportunity to join an independent automotive business where you'll work on a wide range of vehicles, putting your mechanical and diagnostic skills to use every day. If you're a hands-on technician who takes pride in quality workmanship, enjoys variety and wants to be part of a supportive workshop team, this could be the role for you.
Why Join?
- Salary: Competitive package, to be confirmed.
- Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:30pm, with Saturday working on a rota to be confirmed.
- Holiday Allowance: 28 days per year, including bank holidays.
- Workplace Pension: NEST workplace pension, with employer contributions of 3% and employee contributions of 4% of banded earnings under a net pay arrangement.
- Sick Pay: Statutory sick pay.
- Varied Workload: Work across servicing, repairs, diagnostics, vehicle inspections and MOT testing.
- Independent Garage Environment: Enjoy a varied, hands-on role where your technical knowledge and attention to detail are essential.
- Technical Development: Continue developing your mechanical and diagnostic capabilities while keeping up to date with modern vehicle technology.
What You'll Be Doing
- MOT Testing: Carrying out MOT tests in accordance with DVSA regulations, accurately recording results and identifying vehicle defects.
- Servicing & Repairs: Completing routine servicing, maintenance and mechanical repairs across a range of vehicles.
- Diagnostics & Fault Finding: Identifying faults using appropriate diagnostic equipment and applying effective repair methods.
- Mechanical Work: Working on engines, braking systems, suspension, exhausts and electrical components.
- Vehicle Inspections: Assessing vehicle condition, identifying required repairs and ensuring roadworthiness.
- Quality Control: Completing final checks to ensure all work meets the required safety and quality standards.
- Workshop Safety: Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment.
- Team Collaboration: Working alongside other technicians and service advisors to maintain an efficient workshop workflow.
- Documentation & Compliance: Maintaining accurate service and repair records while following company procedures and health and safety requirements.
Requirements
- A valid MOT Tester qualification and active DVSA authorisation.
- Previous experience as an MOT Tester / Vehicle Technician within an independent garage or dealership.
- Strong mechanical knowledge and experience carrying out servicing, maintenance and repairs.
- The ability to diagnose faults and identify vehicle defects accurately.
- Must have your own hand tools.
- A strong commitment to quality workmanship and workshop safety.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
- A full UK driving licence.
Commutable Locations
Based in Ellesmere Port, this opportunity could suit automotive professionals travelling from across Cheshire and Merseyside, including:
- Chester: Approximately 15–25 minutes.
- Birkenhead: Approximately 20–30 minutes.
- Liverpool: Approximately 25–40 minutes.
- Northwich: Approximately 30–40 minutes.
- Warrington: Approximately 35–45 minutes.
Journey times are approximate and depend on the exact workshop location and traffic conditions.
Apply Now
Ready for your next move in the automotive trade?
If you're an experienced MOT Tester and Vehicle Technician with your own tools, a strong mechanical background and pride in your workmanship, this could be an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career.
Join an independent garage where you can put your skills to work across MOT testing, diagnostics and mechanical repairs.
Click Apply today to start a 100% confidential conversation and find out more about the opportunity.
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