Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester

Renault Retail Group; Bolton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive services provider in Bolton seeks a Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester to enhance customer service standards. Key responsibilities include performing maintenance and repairs on vehicles while ensuring compliance with DVSA standards. The ideal candidate has a Level 3 qualification in Motor Vehicle Maintenance and a full UK driving licence. Competitive salary up to £35,500 with uncapped bonuses, alongside structured career development and various lifestyle perks offered.

Benefits

Welcome Bonus of £2,000

Uncapped monthly bonuses OTE up to £39,500

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Pension scheme with life assurance

Subsidised loan car scheme

Staff discounts on vehicles and servicing

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving licence.
• Ideally possess main dealer workshop experience.
• DVSA MOT Testing certification is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance, and repairs of cars and vans.
• Support MOT testing and meet DVSA standards.
• Embrace new technologies to improve services.
• Collaborate effectively within the team.

Skills

Motor Vehicle Maintenance

Problem-solving

MOT Testing

Team Collaboration

Education

Level 3 City & Guilds or NVQ in Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Job description

Welcome Bonus of £2,000*

We’re looking for a Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester to join our trusted team and help us deliver the highest standards of customer service to our customers.

What You’ll Do:

• Carry out servicing, maintenance, and repairs of cars and vans with a solution-driven mindset – ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and first-time fixes.
• Support MOT testing (if certified) and work with integrity to meet DVSA standards.
• Embrace forward-thinking approaches, making use of manufacturer training and new technologies to stay ahead.
• Collaborate with colleagues in an environment built on trust, respect, and inclusiveness.

What You’ll Need:

• Level 3 City & Guilds or NVQ in Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ideally, main dealer workshop experience.
• DVSA MOT Testing certification (preferred, but not essential).

Working hours

Weekdays: 3 days – 8:30am to 5pm (½ hr lunch), 1 day – 8am to 4:30pm (½ hr lunch), 1 day – 9:30am to 6pm (½ hr lunch). Saturdays: 1-in-4 rota, 8:30am to 12:30pm

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for Technicians that includes:

• Up to £35,500 basic salary depending on experience.
• Uncapped monthly bonuses OTE up to £39,500 pa.
• Overtime available.

Core contractual benefits

• 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (with the option to buy or sell additional days)
• Pension scheme with life assurance cover.

Financially meaningful benefits

• Heavily subsidised loan car scheme, with the option to add low‑price monthly car insurance.
• Staff discounts on vehicles, parts, servicing, and accessories.
• Share Incentive Scheme.
• Mortgage and pension advice seminars.

Development and career progression

• Structured career ladder with world‑class training.

Lifestyle and wellbeing benefits

• Cycle‑to‑Work scheme, including e‑bikes.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity policies.
• Eye‑test voucher scheme.

Role‑specific working environment

• A well‑supported working environment with modern tools and the latest equipment.

Interested? Apply NOW

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