Holt Recruitment

MOT Tester / Technician

Job Title: MOT Tester / Vehicle Technician – Newton Abbot
📍 Location: Newton Abbot
💰 Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 OTE
🕔 Hours: Full-time, 5 days per week (No Sundays!)

🚗 About the Role We are recruiting on behalf of the UK’s largest automotive service, maintenance and repair business, based in Newton Abbot.

They are seeking a qualified MOT Tester / Vehicle Technician to join a thriving and friendly team in their busy Autocentre / Service Department.
As an MOT Tester & Vehicle Technician, you will carry out MOT tests, vehicle servicing, inspections, repairs, and maintenance on a wide range of vehicles.

You’ll also support general workshop duties when not performing MOTs.

✅ Key Responsibilities:

- Carry out MOT tests to DVSA standards (Class 4, 5 or 7)
- Perform routine servicing, diagnostics, and mechanical repairs on a variety of makes and models
- Support team members in general workshop tasks
- Deliver high-quality workmanship with excellent attention to detail
- Adhere to health and safety and compliance regulations

🔧 Requirements:

- MOT Testing Licence (current and valid)

- IMI/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
(accepted: City & Guilds Level 3, Level 2 with experience, Automotive qualifications) - Previous experience in a main dealer, independent garage, car supermarket, or service centre
- Full UK Driving Licence (with fewer than 9 points)
- Experience working on LCVs or cars
- Hybrid / EV trained is an advantage (training provided if not)

🎁 Benefits:

- 6 weeks’ annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Up to 50% off garage services and 25% off products in retail stores
- Discounts on major retailers, groceries, insurance, days out, and more
- Family & Friends Discount Events
- Join the Share Save scheme – 20% off company shares
- Health Cash Plan – reclaim costs for dental, optical, and more
- Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

🔍 Keywords to Help You Find This Role: MOT Tester, Vehicle Technician, Car Mechanic, Automotive Technician, Light Vehicle Technician, Service Technician, IMI Level 3, NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, Fast Fit Technician, Garage Mechanic, Hybrid Technician, EV Technician, LCV Maintenance, Car Maintenance, Vehicle Repair, Newton Abbot, Devon, Automotive Jobs UK.

📩 Apply Now! If you’re a qualified MOT Tester / Vehicle Technician looking for a new challenge in Newton Abbot, apply today and join one of the UK’s leading names in the automotive sector!


  • Start: 22/05/2025
  • Rate: £35000 - £40000 per annum
  • Location: Newton Abbot,England
  • Type: Permanent
  • Industry: Automotive
  • Recruiter: Holt Recruitment
  • Contact: Rachael Mortimer
  • Tel: 44 (0)1202 552915
  • Email: to view click here
  • Reference: RM-9258557-6
  • Posted: 2025-05-22 09:23:04 -

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