MOT Tester / Vehicle Technician – Independent Garage | Monday to Friday | No Weekend in Sheffield

Salary: £32,000–£38,000 Basic (Dependent on experience)

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire (Free secure parking, subject to availability)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:30pm (Strictly No Weekends!)

About Us

Are you an experienced MOT Tester looking to escape weekend working and join a well-established independent garage in Sheffield?

This is an opportunity to join a supportive workshop where quality workmanship, honest service and a good team environment come first. You'll be joining an independent business where your skills are valued, your work is appreciated, and you can enjoy a better work-life balance without sacrificing your earning potential.

Why Join?

• Basic Salary: £32,000–£38,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Bonus Scheme: Potential to increase your earnings through productivity incentives, subject to the garage's package.
• Work-Life Balance: Monday to Friday working, with NO WEEKENDS.
• Independent Garage: A close-knit team environment where you're more than just a number.
• Workshop Environment: A hands-on role in an independent workshop carrying out MOT testing and vehicle maintenance.
• Holiday Package: Annual holiday allowance plus bank holidays, to be confirmed.
• Training & Progression: Opportunities to develop your diagnostic and mechanical skills as the business grows.
• Benefits & Perks: Free parking, a supportive working environment and the opportunity to build a long-term career.

What You'll Be Doing

• MOT Testing: Carrying out Class 4 MOT tests in line with DVSA standards and regulations.
• Vehicle Inspections: Identifying defects, assessing vehicle roadworthiness and ensuring accurate test results.
• Vehicle Maintenance: Supporting servicing, repairs and general mechanical work where required.
• Quality & Compliance: Maintaining high standards of safety, accuracy and professionalism throughout the testing process.
• Customer Support: Working alongside the workshop team to ensure vehicles are inspected and completed efficiently.

Requirements

• Hold a valid MOT Tester qualification and active DVSA authorisation.
• Previous experience working as an MOT Tester within an independent garage or dealership.
• Strong knowledge of MOT testing standards and vehicle safety regulations.
• A practical understanding of vehicle mechanics and fault identification.
• High attention to detail and pride in delivering quality work.
• A full UK driving licence.

Commutable Locations

Centrally based in Sheffield, making this an excellent opportunity for candidates across South Yorkshire and the surrounding areas.

• Rotherham: Approximately 20–30 minutes.
• Chesterfield: Approximately 25–35 minutes.
• Barnsley: Approximately 25–35 minutes.
• Worksop: Approximately 30–40 minutes.
• Dronfield: Approximately 15–25 minutes.
• Hillsborough: Dependent on the garage's exact location.

Journey times are approximate and will vary depending on traffic and the precise workshop location.

Apply Now

Ready to ditch weekend working and take control of your work-life balance?

If you're an experienced MOT Tester looking for a stable role within an independent garage, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Enjoy a Monday-to-Friday schedule, put your MOT testing skills to use, and join a team where quality matters.

Click Apply today to start a 100% confidential conversation and find out more about the opportunity.

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