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MOT Tester

Vertu Motors plc Shirley, England, United Kingdom

onsitefull-time

Salary: £28,840 - £36,200 / year

Posted Sep 1, 2026Apply by Oct 1, 2026
  • Role & seniority

    • Service & Maintenance Technician / MOT Tester (Vehicle Technician, skilled/practical role)
  • Stack/tools

    • Automotive City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 (formal qualification)

    • Own set of tools required

    • MOT testing tools/processes (MOT Tester license essential)

    • Manufacturer training including EV Electrical training (EV-relevant tools/diagnostics implied)

  • Top 3 responsibilities

    • Maintain, service, and repair vehicles to high standards

    • Perform MOT testing and ensure compliance/quality outputs

    • Deliver first-time fixes and uphold quality workmanship and customer trust/honesty

  • Must-have skills

    • Relevant automotive qualification (City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3)

    • Current vehicle technician experience

    • Valid MOT tester license

    • Full UK driving licence

    • Ability to work across routine servicing to complex repairs

  • Nice-to-haves

    • Experience/training exposure to EV systems/electrical diagnostics (explicit training offered)

    • Interest in long-term development (e.g., progression toward management)

  • Location & work type

    • Vertu Ford Shirley (location not further specified)

    • 40-hour week

    • Saturdays paid as overtime (overtime + over-performance bonus; sign-on bonus included)

    • Flexible working arrangements mentioned as a benefit

Full Description

Vertu Ford Shirley

Join our team at Vertu Ford Shirley and become a valued Service and Maintenance Technician / MOT Tester.

We are offering a basic salary between £28,840 - £36,200 depending on skills and experience. This is based on a 40 hour working week and Saturdays paid as overtime and an additional over-performance bonus opportunity.

We are also offering a £4000 sign on bonus, £2000 paid in month one and £2000 paid in month 13!

Your role as a Vehicle Technician is crucial in delivering an exceptional customer experience, built on trust and honesty. We are expanding our team and currently seeking skilled individuals who take pride in their work. You will be responsible for maintaining, servicing, and repairing vehicles to the highest standards. Your expertise across all aspects of the job will be essential, from straightforward servicing to complex repairs. Quality workmanship and achieving first-time fixes are core values that guide everything we do.

To be successful in this role, you should have the following qualifications and skills

A relevant formal qualification in Automotive City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 Current experience as a Vehicle Technician MOT license is essential Your own set of tools A full UK driving licence

Benefits

At Vertu Motors, we take pride in investing in our colleagues' personal development more than any other motor retailer. As a successful candidate, you can look forward to ongoing training opportunities, a clear career path, and a range of benefits that reflect our status as an employer of choice, including

33 days of annual leave, increasing to 37 with length of service – giving you time to re charge and relax Flexible working arrangements – allowing you to have a work life balance that suits Our commitment to you to provide access to full manufacturer training to develop your skills and drive your earnings ability forward. Including dedicated EV Electrical training to keep you at the front edge of changes in the sector. Access to our Evolution Management Development program for those who want to grow into a management position An enhanced maternity and paternity leave - Our enhanced maternity and paternity ensure that you can enjoy the early stages of your child's life without worrying about work. Our Share incentive scheme which allows you to invest tax efficiently and share in the company’s continued success. Our Tool Insurance Programme to protect your valuable tools with our comprehensive tool insurance. Our Pension scheme - Invest in your future with confidence through our pension scheme. Our online rewards platform offering cashback and serious discounts at various retailers. Preferential service rates - As a member of our team, you'll enjoy access to preferential service rates for your own vehicle Colleague purchase scheme - Get ready to enjoy exclusive discounts on vehicles from our exceptional range

Join our team and take your career to new heights with Vertu Motors. As a national company we can offer great career development with over 190 locations throughout England and Scotland meaning we always have opportunities for internal progression – apply today!

If your application is successful, we will need to complete employment checks prior to you starting with us. For this role, we may conduct a criminal record check and a driving licence check.

Vehicle MaintenanceVehicle ServicingVehicle RepairMOT TestingDiagnosticsFirst-time FixesEV Electrical Trainingmulti-location

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