MOT Tester

Posted 1 day ago by Hawk Hiring

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Sussex, Haywards Heath, United Kingdom, RH161
Job Description

Salary: £35,000 to £42,000 basic salary + Time & A Half Overtime

Location: Haywards Heath

Hours: Monday - Friday (Strictly No Weekends)

The Perks (Straight to the Point)
  • £35,000 to £42,000 Basic: A strong, stable basic salary package fully open and negotiable based on your experience.
  • Enhanced Overtime: Boost your take-home earnings with optional overtime paid at a flat Time and a Half rate.
  • Reclaim Your Weekends: Focused entirely on a healthy work-life balance with a strict Monday to Friday schedule-absolutely no weekends.
  • Rested & Focused Rota: Enjoy a structured 30-minute lunch plus two 15-minute breaks throughout the day, because a rested tester is a happier, more accurate professional.
  • Holiday Package: 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, with extra holiday days awarded for high achievers.
  • Top-Tier Training: Direct access to fully funded Bosch training and statutory MOT refresher courses to keep your skills completely up to date.
  • Extra Perks: Secure company pension scheme, free on-site parking, and a relaxed, RMI-approved workspace with well-maintained testing equipment.
Why This Position Is Different
  • Pace Over Pressure: Say goodbye to the relentless pressure of corporate testing lanes, unachievable volume targets, and being treated like a number. We value accuracy, safety, and compliance over rushing vehicles through the bay.
  • A "Forever" Career: We boast incredible staff retention because we treat our team like family. You'll be a valued name in a clean, organized workspace, not a statistic on a corporate spreadsheet.
  • Technical Variety & Support: When the MOT bay is quiet, you'll stay engaged by assisting a close-knit team with light mechanical repairs, servicing, or MOT prep work, keeping your days fast-moving and varied.
What You'll Be Doing
  • Conducting DVSA-compliant Class 4 MOT tests efficiently and accurately to the highest standards of safety and integrity.
  • Performing comprehensive vehicle health checks and accurately diagnosing MOT-failing defects.
  • Logging test data seamlessly onto the DVSA online system.
  • Communicating clearly with the front of house service team to explain required repairs.
  • Assisting with light mechanical fast fit repairs, servicing, and MOT prep work when required.
Are You The One? (Requirements)
  • Qualifications: Must possess a valid, current DVSA MOT Testing Licence (Class 4 minimum).
  • Experience: A proven track record working as an active MOT Tester or a Technician/Tester in a professional workshop environment.
  • Mindset: A reliable, honest professional with high compliance standards and a team player attitude who takes real pride in road safety.
  • Must hold a full UK driving licence.
Commutable Locations

Our centrally located workshop in Haywards Heath is highly accessible, offering an easy, traffic free daily commute from across Mid Sussex, including:

  • Lindfield (5 mins)
  • Cuckfield (8 mins)
  • Burgess Hill (10 mins)
  • Hassocks (15 mins)
  • Crawley (20 mins)
  • East Grinstead (25 mins)
  • Brighton (25 mins)