Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester


Company:	Octane Recruitment Ltd
Salary:	£35,000 to £45,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Liverpool, L5 9XN
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	10 Oct 2026
Closing date:	8 Nov 2026

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Summary

We are recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician, Motor Vehicle Technician or Car Mechanic to join a busy main dealership in Liverpool. Applicants must have previous main dealership experience, hold a Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, possess a current MOT Tester Licence, a Full UK Driving Licence and have the right to work in the UK.

Location: Liverpool

Salary: Up to £35,000 Basic + Uncapped Bonus

OTE: £45,000+

MOT Uplift: Additional £125 per month

Hours: Monday to Friday, Saturdays on rota

Why Apply?

- £45,000+ OTE with uncapped bonus potential

- Additional £1,500 per year for MOT-qualified Technicians

- Paid overtime, including Saturdays

- 31 days holiday, increasing to 33 with service

- Additional paid day off for your birthday

- Manufacturer training and career progression

- Strong Service Advisor support and consistent workshop workload

- Company pension scheme

- Staff discounts on vehicles, servicing, parts and labour

- Retail and lifestyle discounts

- Dentist on Demand and optional healthcare cash plans

Vehicle Technician Role

- Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs to manufacturer standards

- Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults using diagnostic equipment

- Complete vehicle repairs and replace faulty components

- Conduct electronic vehicle health checks (EVHC) and identify additional work

- Carry out MOT testing in line with DVSA regulations

- Complete job cards and workshop documentation accurately

- Maintain high standards of workmanship and Health & Safety

Vehicle Technician Requirements

- Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (NVQ or equivalent)

- Previous Vehicle Technician or Car Mechanic experience within a main dealership

- Current MOT Tester Licence (essential)

- Strong servicing, repair and diagnostic skills

- Ability to work efficiently within a busy workshop

- Full UK Driving Licence

- Right to work in the UK

How to Apply

If you're interested in this Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester vacancy in Liverpool, please apply with your CV and one of our consultants will contact you upon receipt.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Consultant: Al-Amin Abiru – Octane Recruitment

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Octane Recruitment is one of the UK's leading Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agencies. We recruit across the UK for main dealerships, independent garages, bodyshops, fleet operators, HGV companies, manufacturers, engineering businesses and head office functions, placing permanent, temporary and contract staff.

If this Vehicle Technician role isn't quite right, we also recruit for similar positions including MOT Tester, Automotive Technician, Car Technician, Motor Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Master Technician, Service Technician and Vehicle Mechanic roles across the UK.

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