MOT Tester


Company:	Octane Recruitment Ltd
Salary:	£40,000 - £44,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Southampton, SO15 5HG
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	8 Aug 2026
Closing date:	6 Sept 2026

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Summary

MOT Tester role with 2 years’ experience, for the UK’s leading vehicle rental specialists, working on a wide range of vehicles. Great salary, benefits, overtime and bonus opportunities.

Must have the right to work in the UK and a full UK driving licence.

Location: Southampton

Pay / salary: £40,000 basic per annum plus bonus and overtime, OTE £43,600+

Job type: Permanent / full-time role

Shift and schedule: Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm, No weekends

Job Reference: 30720

MOT Tester Benefits:

• Company pension, life insurance and Employee Assistance Programme

• Employee and retail discounts, retail vouchers and finder’s fee

• Cycle to work scheme, eye care vouchers and free flu jabs

• On-site parking and buy/sell holiday scheme

• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

• Fully funded IMI training and career development

• Referral programme, long-service recognition and charity match scheme

• Employee of the Month (£50 voucher) and Centre of the Month go-karting race prize

MOT Tester Requirements:

• Valid DVSA MOT Tester licence with current testing status

• Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, or equivalent; alternatively, Level 2 Technician/Mechanic qualification with at least 3 years' experience

• Full UK driving licence

• Own a well-stocked toolbox suitable for workshop duties

MOT Tester role:

• Carrying out Class 4 MOT inspections in line with current DVSA standards and regulations

• Identifying and accurately recording vehicle defects and advising on required repairs

• Ensuring all MOT documentation and testing procedures are completed correctly and compliantly

• Carrying out routine servicing, vehicle health checks, maintenance, and mechanical repairs when required

• Utilising the latest specialized diagnostic technology to identify, test, and resolve complex electrical and mechanical faults

• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised workshop while delivering excellent customer service and ensuring vehicles meet all road safety standards

If you would like to know more and be considered for the role, or simply want a Job Pack with more details, please apply.

Consultant: Jack Adams – Octane Recruitment

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Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with a variety of businesses across the sector.

If you would like to know more about these vacancies or any similar vacancies such as Mobile Automotive Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, Roadside Technician, Mobile Breakdown Technician or Mobile Mechanic roles, then please get in touch.

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